General manager: pay, what you do and current jobs
Kaiwhakahaere whānui
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.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$82,000–$169,000 a year (up to $242,000)
- Training0-2 years
- IndustryHiring, training and leadership
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 general manager job on ManyJobs now
- Hotel Operations ManagerHind Management · Kaikoura
What you’d do
- 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
Life on the job
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
How to get in
You need experience to become a general manager and a qualification may be useful.
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 3 may be useful.
You may need:
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in business and management or similar area
Also known as: Operations manager, franchise manager, franchise operator
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