Chief executive, Tumu whakarae
Also known as
- CEO, managing director, executive director
Chief executives provide the overall direction for a company or organisation to make sure it operates effectively.
Duration
2:18 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$212K to $537K
Most common
$630K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Chief executives
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices
- need to lead others, work well under pressure and make decisions
Tasks
- oversee business strategies and operations
- make sure organisations follow laws
- report to stakeholders and board members
- direct organisational projects and services
- develop policies and programmes
- manage risks and consult staff
- represent organisations at events
- work with human resources to improve staffing
Enterprising
Organised
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a chief executive and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in senior management
- a relevant tertiary qualification in business and management, communication and media or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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