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About the role
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Specialisations
Logistics & Administration
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Entry type
General entry
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Under training
$69,833
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Location
Whenuapai, Ohakea, Woodbourne
As a Logistics Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the supply and distribution of military materials, hardware, personnel and supplies using sophisticated computerised systems. You’ll also assist with the movement by air of New Zealand Defence Force personnel and equipment – from the Army’s light armoured vehicles to Air Force helicopters and explosives. When natural disasters hit, and the government directs the NZDF to provide Humanitarian Aid and Disaster relief (HADR) you will play a key role as a Logistics Specialist.
To get the job done, you’ll be trained to operate a variety of vehicles, aircraft loading systems and logistics supply systems.
Requirements
Basics
- Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
- Eligible to meet national security clearance criteria, as stipulated by the Government's Protective Security Requirements.
- Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence essential.
Education
- 3 years secondary school.
Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.
Fitness & Medical
Citizenship
There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required SV security clearance for this trade.
Find out if you’re eligible here.
Period of Service
Your training is some of the most thorough and advanced in the world. On graduation, you will be required to serve 1 year in the Air Force. This helps the NZDF make the most of the skills and knowledge you’ve built during your training.
We offer guidance on entry requirements in our eligibility section. Apply if you're uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.
“We’ve got to work fast to make sure the Hercs are in the air when they need to be.”
Kim Spain
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Job on Base
A normal day in the life of a LOGSPEC differs depending on your current role. You could be receiving and despatching freight either across NZ or internationally. Selecting stock items for issue to aircraft or putting stock on the shelves. Driving a forklift around base to distribute aircraft parts. Or you could be building pallets for loading aircraft. The great thing about being a LOGSPEC is the variety of roles you may undertake. You could be supporting HADR operations both domestically and internationally.
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Job on Deployment
Whilst on a deployment you will be responsible for managing the Squadron pack up with aircraft spares. You will be required to request parts from NZ to your location and return unserviceable spares back to NZ and all the appropriate customs paperwork that goes with them. You will generally work closely with the maintenance team if deployed with an aircraft squadron. Other deployments you work in a tri-service team to support the mission associated with your deployment.
Career progression and training
01Basic Training
Basic Training
Recruit Course
(12 weeks) Location: RNZAF base Woodbourne
The aim of this course is to induct aviators into the RNZAF and develop the necessary values, knowledge and military skills to enable them to fulfil their military responsibilities. This course will cover various subjects including:
- RNZAF culture, customs and protocol
- Organisation and administration
- Drill and parades
- Dress, grooming and hygiene standards
- Military law and the Military Justice system
- Air Power
- Military field skills
- Field craft skills
- Weapon training
- First aid
- Physical fitness and resilience
- Leadership at the Lead Self level
02Job Training
Job Training
After 12 weeks basic military training at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, you’ll complete a 14-week residential course before spending two years working in a transit, warehouse or forward support section on an Air Force base, consolidating your training by means of a competency log.
Your advanced trade training is also a 14-week full-time residential course, covering air movements training, operational and joint logistics, supply chain management principles and much more. As you progress through the trade courses you will be accredited NZQA certificates, while qualifying for a variety of vehicle and aircraft loading equipment licenses.
Benefits & allowances
Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.
In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:
- Access to your Service marae or tūrangawaewae
- Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels
- Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases
- Opportunities to travel
- Free and subsidised medical and dental care
- Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases
- Subsidised insurance cover
Salary & benefits
Careers in the Air Force are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly.
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Under training
$69,833
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Future potential earnings
$98,000
Am I fit enough?
If you want to be part of the NZ Defence Force you need to be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide.
Medical & Fitness
The application process
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Application process
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