General manager, Kaiwhakahaere whānui
Also known as
- Operations manager
General managers plan, direct or oversee the operations of companies or organisations. They make policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources.
Duration
01:49 mins
Your pay could be
$59K
Lower
$79K to $163K
Most common
$234K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
General managers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices but may travel to different worksites
- need to lead others, make decisions and solve problems
Tasks
- manage daily business functions
- create and apply plans for business growth
- set key performance goals
- explore data to guide decisions
- review financial records
- manage sales, marketing and customer service
- hire and train key staff
- monitor team performance
- oversee pricing and cost policies
- report results to senior leaders
Enterprising
Organised
Social
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in business and management or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 3 may be useful.
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