WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Records Manager

Designs, implements and administers record systems and
related information services, to support efficient access,
movement, updating and storage of files and other
organisational records.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In
some instances relevant experience is required in addition to
the formal qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• analyses the record-keeping needs of an organisation, and
  translates these needs into record management systems
• maintains computerised and other record management
  systems and record forms, and advises on their usage
• trains staff in the use of record management systems
• controls access to confidential information, and recommends
  record access code of practice and procedures
• develops record coding and classification structures, and
  monitors their use
• extracts statistical and other data, based on the classification of
  recorded information
• assists with surveys and other research requiring access to
  recorded information
• conducts audits to identify missing records and arranges
  searches to retrieve them
• develops records disposal schedules and monitors their use
• processes requests under freedom of information legislation
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