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Statistical Clerk

552314 · Sedentary Next-day ready

Description

Compiles data and undertakes statistical and actuarial computations.

Typical work tasks

Compiles statistics from financial records, survey returns and other data sources, and verifies thee authenticity of the material; operates computers to input, manipulate and output information; compiles results of calculations into tables, graphs and charts to be used in analysis.

Typical work environment

  • Indoor office environment which may be within a large corporate-type head offices or smaller offices with only a few employees.
  • Works predominantly in interview rooms or at office desks, usually with a computer workstation.
  • Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated spaces.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • A sedentary role.
  • Employees spend the day constantly sitting at a workstation and carry out a variety of both manual and computerised data checking, compilation entry and report processing tasks.
  • Occasional standing and walking about the office is required in order to locate required information and to consult with other staff.
  • Stretching, twisting, climbing is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Bending, squatting or crouching is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Lifting and carrying requirements are not a significant feature of the job.
  • Repetitive arm hand and finger movements are required for data-entry and data processing tasks.
  • Driving is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Use of office hand tools such as pens, calculators and staplers, as well as telephones will also be occasional to frequent. Will also need to operate printers, copiers and a range of other office equipment.
  • Mental skills necessary include a high level of concentration, analysis, mathematical accuracy, organisation and communication.
Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Statistical clerk: Level 2/3 cert OR experience, entry-level OJT sufficient, no licence.

Entry Requirements

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training is sufficient.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.