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Officers & Management

Build a challenging, rewarding career in your chosen specialist area and develop your leadership potential at the same time.

Covering a wide variety of positions, Officers are trained to become managers in their field and leaders among the men and women of the Air Force. These roles require a minimum qualification of either a diploma or degree, depending on the role.

Officer

Air Warfare Officer

Aboard the long-range surveillance P-3K2 Orion and Hercules cargo aircraft, you will learn to operate and manage the complex hi-tech systems that keep them flying.

Chaplain

As a Chaplain of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, you are appointed to provide ministry to Air Force personnel (both military and civilian) and their families.

CIS Officer

Your role as a CIS Officer will see you designing, deploying and managing Communication and Information Systems using sophisticated technology and equipment.

Engineering Officer

Engineering Officers are responsible for managing the maintenance of all our aircraft and their systems. It’s a dynamic job that requires problem solving, organisational skills and an eye for detail.

Intelligence Officer

Military intelligence is a fascinating area of our operations and you will be at the heart of it, interpreting intelligence data on a wide range of missions at home and overseas.

Learning Development Officer

As a Learning Development Officer and you will become a specialist and in military training, education and professional development.

Medical Officer

Unlike any medical career in the civilian world and unrivalled in its variety, you will practice all aspects of medical care and train other medics and aircrew.

Pilot

You will understand why this is one of the most sought after careers in the Air Force as you take the controls of the most awesome military aircraft in our fleet.

Psychologist

Find out what makes Air Force personnel tick is just one of the exciting challenges of this leadership role. Develop your psychology skills in the fast moving and exciting military world.

Supply Officer

Moving and managing military hardware, supplies and personnel requires quick thinkers and cool heads. Take the lead in this role that offers travel and challenges.