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Ammunition Technician

Become a respected expert in ammunition and bomb disposal, look after a wide range of munitions and make dangerous environments safe.

Armourer

You will become highly skilled in the maintenance and repair of the weapons systems used by the NZ Army.

Carpenter

Become a qualified carpenter and builder with the NZ Army and enjoy unrivaled training, adventure and travel.

Chef

Take advantage of excellent chef training and enjoy an unmatched variety of catering challenges and opportunities for adventure.

Dental Assistant

As a Dental Assistant in the NZ Army you will be a member of an oral health team which is responsible for providing dental services to the personnel of the NZ Defence Force (NZDF).

Dental Technician

A hands-on role creating dentures, mouthguards and crowns for NZ Army personnel, both at home and overseas.

Electrical Fitter

Qualify as an electrical engineer and gain an unmatched variety of work experience. Learn military skills and travel.

Electrician

Take advantage of unmatched electrical engineering apprenticeship training. Enjoy a variety of work challenges very few electrician careers offer.

Electronics Technician

Electronics Technicians are vital to the running of the modern Army. They install, test and repair a wide range of sophisticated equipment, from radios to night vision and optical equipment.

Fire Fighter

Keeping personnel and equipment safe, you will be trained to assess, control and extinguish fires whilst providing aid at crash sites.

Maintenance Fitter

The NZ Army is the only place to learn such a wide range of maintenance skills and enjoy adventure and military training.

Plant Operator

You keep the Army moving by providing construction, earthworks and heavy engineering support. This is your chance to take charge of heavy machinery in some of the world’s toughest environments.

Plumber

Get unrivalled training, trade qualifications and a diversity of experience that few plumbing careers or apprenticeships offer.

Steward

Get the best hospitality training, professional food and beverage qualifications and opportunities to travel and learn military skills.

Vehicle Mechanic

Combine unrivalled petrol and diesel mechanic training with military skills and a range of experiences that civilian mechanic careers just can’t match.