Web administrator
Also known as
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Usually work in offices
- Need to be accurate, methodical and solve problems
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Maintain and improve websites
- Manage digital information security
- Find and fix website problems
- Improve website user experience
- Develop software programs
- Analyse website data
- Test website changes
- Write operational documents
- Create data backups
- Write disaster recovery plans
Outlook
Web administration continues to evolve as organisations expand their digital presence and adopt cloud-based technologies. Key trends include stronger cybersecurity practices, AI-supported website management, improved accessibility and the growth of modern content management systems. In New Zealand and internationally, organisations are increasingly focused on maintaining secure, reliable and user-friendly websites that support a wide range of digital services.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong organisational skills
- Attention to detail and quality
- Understanding of website and digital systems
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
- Awareness of cybersecurity best practices
- Clear communication and teamwork skills
AUT programmes
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
- Software Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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