Admin community connections sought

A networking opportunity for office administrators aims to connect those who make businesses tick behind the scenes.

The AdmiNZ Administrator Professionals Day event is on Wednesday April 16 from 3.30-5pm at Dodson Street Beer Garden.

AdmiNZ Marlborough Nelson Executive Officer Michelle Herkt Simpson say while administrators have many different job titles, they are crucial to keeping businesses operating.

“I don’t think people understand what we do as a specialised trade being a touchpoint for everything across a business at least once over the space of a month - whether its wages, billing, purchase orders, time sheets or as simple as ordering tea and coffee refills  and stationery.

“We had a breakfast a few years ago with 90 people, 62 different job titles and over 360 years of service, but most offices only have one or two administrators with little connection between administrators at businesses outside of work.”

Having been a part of AdmiNZ since 2005, Michelle says the benefits for her own role are used daily as she manages the Crafar Crouch Construction Blenheim office.

“Business administration is a profession, so having an organisation like AdmiNZ helps to provide upskilling opportunities which only help businesses and the region overall.

“There’s really power in numbers, and administration as a skill is always changing with new tools so allowing your office admin to upskill on personal and professional development and new software as part of a trade organisation is crucial to keep businesses at their best,” Michelle added.

The AdmiNZ Administratior Professionals Day is on Wednesday 16th April from 3.30 – 5 at Dodson’s Beer Garden – no RSVP required. Contact Michelle on [email protected] for more information.