Provides technical, administrative and organisational support to producers or directors for film, television, radio or stage productions.

Completes administrative, publicity and research work; works out shooting and rehearsal schedules; arranges production meetings; hires and books vehicles, accommodation, equipment and flights; sorts out any legal requirements in relation to venues; photocopies scripts, arranges voice-overs; organises contracts; deals with production enquiries from the public; labels and categorises tapes and sends them to the director and other relevant staff; carries out general administration tasks.

• Works indoors in television, film and radio studios or theatres. May work outdoors at a variety of scene locations.
• Works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces when indoors. May be required to work in all weathers when outdoor depending on scene requirements. Outdoor scenes may also involve rough terrain. Appropriate safety equipment should be utilised as required.

• Sedentary to light physical demand levels.
• Likely to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time when carrying out daily tasks.
• Bending, stretching up and reaching across are not a significant component of the job.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling are not a significant component of the job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of the job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant feature of the job.
• Lifting, carrying and holding requirements are unlikely to exceed a light physical demand level.
• Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using pens, telephones, microphones and when using a keyboard and mouse and editing equipment.
• Driving may be needed if not solely based in a studio.
• Use of hand-held objects and equipment will be frequent and may include recording instruments, clipboards, writing implements and microphones.
• Mental skills necessary include creative, communication, research, planning and decision-making.

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.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.