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About the role

Specialisations

Army Reserve | Logistics & Administration | Operational support
Entry type

Army Reserve
Location

Various

The Royal New Zealand Logistics Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) (RNZALR) provide various support functions to the New Zealand Army and wider NZDF.

Logistics Transport involves the setting up and running of an effective, self-contained transport network. To keep our guns firing, armoured vehicles driving and soldiers fighting, takes vast amounts of fuel, food and ammunition. As a Reserve Combat Driver you will operate the vehicles that provide the machine power to carry troops, supplies or equipment in order to keep the Army operating at its highest level in both operational and non-operational environments.

Drivers will also be expected to learn and demonstrate soldier skills such as weapon handling and section battle drills before going on to conduct their trade training, as they will be expected to combine the two in an effort to maintain security while conducting driving
tasks.

As a Reserve Combat Driver you will also be provided with the opportunity to integrate with Regular Force elements on exercise both at home (domestic) and overseas where appropriate.

Lawyers, architects, electricians, project managers, police and data analysts number amongst our team and we welcome anyone with an interest in conducting supply chain logistic outputs within the combat battlespace.

Applications

This role may not be recruited for 6-12 months but we'd encourage you to apply early. You can check in-demand trades for our next intakes

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.

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 CV security clearance for this trade.
Find out if you’re eligible here.

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.

Career progression and training

01Training overview

Training overview

Initial training consists of three stages which equates to approximately 7 weeks of training. Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) is conducted throughout the calendar year, with Module 2 (Basic Training) & Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Coursing) taking place in November, December and January of a given year.

Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) is conducted across New Zealand at specified times throughout the calendar year. This course is run in Auckland (Whangaparāoa Leadership Centre or RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai), Wellington (Trentham Military Camp) or Christchurch (Burnham Military Camp). Your Candidate Engagement Facilitator will outline the intended MOD 1 location as part of your initial application to join the ResF.

Module 2 (Basic Training) is conducted at Waiouru Military Camp. This is a 38 day residential course, taking place across November, December and January of a given year (duration accounts for leave period over the Christmas and New Year period).

Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Training) is a twenty day course broken down in to five modules, undertaken by both Reserve Combat Drivers and Reserve Supply Technicians.

02MOD 1

MOD 1

MODULE 1 - Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force Service

The purpose of this stage of training is to familiarise recruits with the Army, and Reserve Force service prior to their attendance at the Recruit Territorial Force All Corps Basic (Module 2 - Basic Training).

This is a two day introduction to life in the Army. Over this period, you will be attested into the New Zealand Army, learn the basics of drill and command, Military Law, the Ethos and Values of the NZ Army and the particulars of Reserve Force service. You will also be taught how to live and operate within the military environment and learn about the standards that are required of you as a soldier.

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MOD 2

MODULE 2 - Basic Training

The aim of this course is to develop the individual skill set required of a soldier operating at a basic level of capability. This stage of training is a 38 day residential course conducted upon your arrival at Waiouru Military Camp.

During this stage of your training you will be introduced to:

Drill
First Aid
Operate and communicate utilising in-service communication systems
Introduction to the Individual Weapon, Modularised Assault Rifle System – Light (IW MARS-L) and light support weapon (LSW-C9)
Live firing on the range in order to qualify on the IW MARS-L Annual Weapons Qualification
Introduction to and qualification on the high explosive grenade
Living in a field environment, including:
- patrolling procedures,
- operating in a rifle section, and
- fieldcraft and battlecraft
Introduction to Physical Training, including the Army Fitness Test, swim test and timed pack walk, and
A broadened understanding of military law, including “The Laws of Armed Conflict”

This stage of initial training concludes with a recruit's graduation from the NZ Army training establishment - The Army Depot. Recruits will graduate as a fully qualified soldier (rank of Private/Sapper/Gunner/Trooper/Signaller) in the NZ Army’s Reserve Force, ready to progress on to initial trade specific coursing.

04Corps Training

Corps Training

Corps Training - Initial Trade Specific Coursing

Initial trade specific coursing differs across the various Army corps. The purpose of initial trade specific coursing is to provide personnel with the necessary basic trade specific skills required of their respective corps.

All personnel will continue to build on the foundational knowledge obtained through Basic Training, with trade specific and ongoing training continuing to refine outputs focused on operations within the combat battlespace. All personnel will train annually to maintain the tenets of the soldiering profession (Move, Shoot, Communicate and Medicate).

As a Reserve Combat Driver, you are required to complete the Logistics Operators Course.

This is a twenty day course, broken down in to five residential modules held in either Christchurch (Burnham Military Camp) or Palmerston North (Linton Military Camp).

Both Reserve Combat Drivers and Reserve Supply Technicians will gain an understanding of Logistics on the battlefield and become proficient in combat logistics procedures, tactical vehicle movement and operating vehicle communication equipment, creating synergy with the supply and transport aspects of the logistics function on combat and humanitarian disaster response operations.

During this course you will be introduced to and qualifying on an initial range of vehicle licenses, defence driving permits (DDPs) and endorsements. Both Reserve logistics trades will learn to comprehend the regulations for securing vehicle loads and will conduct vehicle navigation through all terrain.

After completing the Logistics Operators Course, Combat Drivers will then progress through the Reserve Force Transport trade to enhance their skills in tactical driver duties and to qualify on specialist Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) courses within their home unit.

Benefits & allowances

As a Reservist you are paid on an hourly rate rather than a salary. Pay rates depend on the role you are in and your rank; your pay will increase as you move through the ranks.

Salary & benefits

As an Army Reserve soldier, the minimum remuneration you will be paid is a daily rate, including holiday pay. The NZDF also pays 4% Kiwisaver on top of your personal contribution. Your remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.