Project Administrator
What's it like to be a Project Administrator?
Project Administrators perform a range of tasks to ensure the smooth running of projects within an organisation. They provide support to project managers by organising meetings, preparing documentation and managing data, invoicing and reporting. They can also act as a point of contact between internal teams and stakeholders such as clients.
Tasks and duties
- Managing administrative functions for a project or programme.
- Liaising with other professionals and consultants to define outcomes and timelines.
- Collecting and analysing project data and reporting on outcomes.
- Coordinating and running meetings, including the recording of minutes.
- Processing invoices and purchase orders.
- Managing project documentation and contracts, raising issues and implementing changes to contracts.
- Assisting Project Managers with budgeting and regular reporting.
How to become a Project Administrator
Most Project Administrators complete a tertiary qualification in business or project management.
Complete a relevant qualification such as a New Zealand Certificate in Project Management (Level 4), an online certificate in project administration or a Bachelor of Business.
Secure an administrative role within a project management team and build experience.
Consider advancing your skills with a degree-level qualification in project management (if you don’t have one already).
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