Army Administrator

Tasks & duties

Army administrators may do some or all of the following:

• handle queries from soldiers about pay, allowances, travel, trade changes and other administration issues
• research and provide solutions to soldiers' queries
• prepare documents, letters and reports
• keep computer records up to date
• help to arrange training, postings, overseas operations and other travel
• advise staff on promotions, exams, discipline and other information
• calculate, administer and process pay and allowances
• process accounts
• maintain and update NZ Army personnel files
• carry out other human resource duties
• general office duties such as filing, mail processing and data entry

Skills & knowledge

Army administrators need to have:

• knowledge of office systems and procedures
• knowledge of personnel and training information
• knowledge of NZ Army regulations and policies
• good communication and customer service skills
• computer and keyboard skills
• basic maths skills
• planning and organisational skills

Entry Requirements

To join the NZ Army you must be

• at least 17 years old
• a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident staying in New Zealand for at least five years
• have no criminal convictions for the previous two years
• be medically fit for service.

To become an army administrator you need to have NCEA Level 1 (12 credits per subject) English and maths, or School Certificate equivalent.

Training on the job

Skills are gained on the job. All NZ Army recruits need to complete the 12-week All Arms Recruit Course (AARC) at Waiouru Military Camp before training for their specific trade.

Army administrators then complete the basic administrator course, which covers software packages, data entry, the administration of travel, pay, allowances and leave; and working in a field environment. Once posted to an administration centre at a military camp, army administrators can gain qualifications in management, communications and business skills. They can also study university papers.

Useful Experience

Work experience using computers and keyboard skills is useful for army administrators. Experience working with people is also helpful.

Related courses

Secretarial and Office Studies
Text Processing and Office Tools

For more information, please refer to Career Services.