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This job is sometimes referred to as:
- Court Reporter
- Stenographer
Typists and data entry operators transcribe and copy information that is spoken or written.
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Call us on 0800 222 733What are the chances of getting a job?
Average
Job opportunities for typists/data entry operators are average due to declining demand for their services but relatively high worker turnover creating new openings.
According to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment statistics, in March 2012 there were approximately 3,000 typists/data entry operators, a 47% drop from March 2009, when there were about 5,700.
The decline in the number of people in the role is because increased use of automated data entry and voice recognition software has reduced the need for typists/data entry operators.
However, even though the number of workers is down, positions still regularly become available because people often do not stay in the job for long.
Types of employer varied
Typists/data entry operators may work for:
- banks
- government departments
- private businesses
- courts.
Sources
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- Drake International - Search job vacancies at Drake International
- Enterprise Recruitment - Search job vacancies at Enterprise Recruitment
- Jobseeker - Search many vacancy sites at once with Jobseeker
- Work and Income New Zealand - Search Work and Income job vacancies
Progression and specialisations
Typists/data entry operators can progress to working as a personal or executive assistant.
Personal/Executive Assistant job information
Typists/data entry operators can specialise as a:
- Court Reporter
- Court reporters take down verbatim (word for word) all the evidence, comments and decisions made in court hearings, during the court proceedings or after they have been held.
How many people are doing this job?
- 2,991
- 3,910
- 4,749
Court reporters often need to type 'verbatim' or word for word
Updated 25 Mar 2013