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Minimum Entry Requirements

Army Generic Requirements

To qualify you will need to meet the minimum basic requirements listed below, as well as specific requirements for your chosen trade. In order to be considered a more competitive applicant, we recommend exceeding these requirements where possible.
 

You must:

  • Be a minimum of 17 years of age*
  • Have completed at least three years of secondary school education
  • Be medically fit for service
  • Meet the citizenship & security requirements
     

*Some trades differ in their age requirement. See the chart below for details.
 

Solider Trade minimum Entry Requirements
 

TRADENCEA
LEVEL		CREDITS PER SUBJECTSUBJECTSOTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ammunitions Technician112English, Mathematics and Science.No decreased colour perception.
Armourer112English, Mathematics and either Science,
Physics, Chemistry, Graphics & Design,
Engineering or Applied Mathematics.		 
Carpenter112English and Mathematics. 
Chef112English and Mathematics. 
Communications Systems Operator112English and Mathematics.
Typing or computer skills beneficial.		No decreased colour perceptions.
NZ Citizen.
Crewman18English and Mathematics.Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence.
No decreased colour perception.
Dental Assistant212English, Mathematics and Science (pref. Biology). 
Dental Hygienist  Diploma of Dental Hygiene (or equivalent).Registered with the Dental Council of NZ.
Dental Technician  Diploma of Dental Technology (or equivalent).Registered with the Dental Council of NZ.
Driver18English and Mathematics.Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence.
No traffic convictions.
No decreased colour perception.
Electrician112English and Mathematics.No decreased colour perception.
Electrical Fitter112English, Mathematics and Science or Physics.No decreased colour perception.
ElectrONICS Technician212English, Mathematics and Physics.No decreased colour perception.
Electronic Warfare Operator112English and Mathematics.Min. age 19 years.
Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence.
No decreased colour perception.
NZ Citizen.
Field Engineer112English and Mathematics. 
Fire Fighter112English and Mathematics.Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence.
Gunner (Artillery)18English and Mathematics.No decreased colour perception.
Information Systems Operator112English and Mathematics.
Typing or Computer skills beneficial.		No decreased colour perception.
NZ Citizen.
Intelligence Operator210English and Mathematics.Min. age 18 years.
NZ Citizen.
Maintenance Fitter112English, Mathematics and either Science,
Physics, Chemistry, Graphics & Design, Engineering
or Applied Mathematics.		 
Medic212English, Mathematics and Science (pref. Biology). 
Movement Operator112English, Mathematics and one other subject.Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence.
No traffic convictions.
No decreased colour perception.
Musiciann/an/a You must have previous musical experience.
You will need to pass an interview and audition.
Operational support and information specialist112English and Mathematics. 
Plant Operator112English and Mathematics.Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence.
Plumber112English and Mathematics. 
Rifleman18English and Mathematics. 
Steward112English and Mathematics. 
Supply Technician112English and Mathematics. 
Systems Engineer212English, Mathematics and Physics.No decreased colour perception.
NZ Citizen.
NZSAS210English and Mathematics.By the time you attend the NZSAS Presentation you’ll need to be able to pass a G1 fitness test which is more challenging than our standard EFL.
Vehicle Mechanic112English, Mathematics and either Science, Physics,
Chemistry, Graphics and Design, Engineering or Applied Mathematics.		 


 

Army Officer roles - Minimum Entry Requirements

TRADENCEA LEVELCREDITS PER SUBJECTSUBJECTSOTHER REQUIREMENTS
General List Officer
(G-List)		2Min. 50 credits in Level 2.At least 12 credits in Level 2 English.You must be 17.5 years or older when you apply,
18 when you enlist and
19 by the time you complete Officer training.

*The NZ Army also offers a range of Specialist roles.