Technical writer, Kaituhi hangarau
Also known as
- Technical process writer, technical content writer, information designer, finance writer, ICT technical writer, report writer, technical communicator
Technical writers develop and write instruction manuals, user guides and other technical documents so they can be easily understood.
Your pay could be
$61K
Lower
$77K to $119K
Most common
$145K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Technical writers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be organised, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- compile technical information or documentation
- edit written materials
- maintain records, documents, or other files
- determine presentation subjects or content
- research new technologies
- write informational material
- design layouts for print publications
- review details of technical drawings or specifications
- coordinate logistics for productions or events
- monitor current trends
Creative
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need experience to become a technical writer and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in technical writing
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in business and management, communication and media, language and literature or similar area
- to complete a training course in technical writing through the Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand
- a Master of Professional Writing
- a portfolio of work
- to register with the Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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