Minimum Entry Requirements
Navy 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
- Be medically fit for service
- Meet the citizenship & security requirements
SAILOR TRADE - MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| TRADE | NCEA LEVEL | CREDITS FOR SUBJECT | SUBJECTS | OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEF | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min. three years secondary school education |
| COMBAT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min three years secondary school education No decreased colour perception |
| COMMUNICATIONS WARFARE SPECIALIST | 1 | 12 | English and Mathematics Desirable level 1 in Science | Min three years secondary school education No decreased colour perception |
| DIVER | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min three years secondary school education No decreased colour perception |
| ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN | 1 (min 80 credits) | 12 | English, Mathematics and Science or Physics | |
| ELECTRONIC WARFARE SPECIALIST | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min. age 18 years Min. three years secondary school education No decreased colour perception |
| HYDROGRAPHIC SYSTEMS OPERATOR | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min three years secondary school education No decreased colour perception |
| MARINE TECHNICIAN | 1 (min 80 credits) | 12 | English, Mathematics and Science or Physics | |
| MEDIC | 2 (min 60 credits) | 12 | English, Mathematics and a Science subject (pref Biology) | Min. three years secondary school education |
| MUSICIAN | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min three years secondary school education Proficiency with instruments is the main criteria Tertiary qualification is desirable |
| OPERATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min. three years secondary school education |
| SEAMAN COMBAT SPECIALIST | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min three years secondary school education No decreased colour perception |
| STEWARD | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min. three years secondary school education |
| STORES ACCOUNTANT | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics | Min. three years secondary school education |
Navy Officer roles - Minimum Entry Requirements
| TRADE | NCEA LEVEL | CREDITS FOR SUBJECT | SUBJECTS | OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRBORNE TACTICAL OFFICER | 2 | 18 | English, Mathematics and Science (Pref. Physics) | No decreased colour perception |
| HELICOPTER PILOT | 2 | 18 | English, Mathematics and Science (Pref. Physics) | No decreased colour perception |
| MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICER *A BE, A B.TECH OR A DIP ENG IS OFFERED | 3 | min. 80 credits at Level 3 over 5 subjects | Five subjects, including English (min. 14 credits at level 2 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 14 credits at level 1 or above). *For those wishing to gain a BE, a min. of 18 credits in Maths with Calculus and a min. of 18 credits at level 3 in Physics is required. | |
| WARFARE OFFICER (NON-UNIVERSITY SCHEME) | 2 | min. 60 credits at Level 2 over 5 subjects | Five subjects, including English (min 12 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 12 credits at level 1 or above). | No decreased colour perception |
| WARFARE OFFICER (UNIVERSITY SCHEME) *A BA, BSC OR BBIM IS OFFERED *FOR GLX-H A BA OR BSC IS OFFERED | 3 | min. 80 credits at Level 3 over 5 subjects | Five subjects, including English (min 14 credits at level 2 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 14 credits at level 1 or above). | No decreased colour perception |
| SUPPLY OFFICER (NON-UNIVERSITY SCHEME) | 2 | min. 60 credits at Level 2 over 5 subjects | Five subjects, including English (min 12 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 12 credits at level 1 or above). | |
| SUPPLY OFFICER (UNIVERSITY SCHEME) *A BBS, BCOM OR BBIM ARE OFFERED | 3 | min. 80 credits at Level 3 over 5 subjects | Five subjects, including English (min 14 credits at level 2 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 14 credits at level 1 or above). | |
| WEAPON ENGINEERING OFFICER *A BE, A B.TECH OR A DIP ENG IS OFFERED | 3 | min. 80 credits at Level 3 over 5 subjects | Five subjects, including English (min 14 credits at level 2 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 14 credits at level 1 or above). *For those wishing to gain a BE, a min. of 18 credits in Maths with Calculus and a min. of 18 credits at level 3 in Physics is required. |
*The Royal New Zealand Navy also offers a range of Specialist roles.
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