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NZ Army Chefs fulfil one of the most vital roles in keeping our soldiers sustained, healthy and happy. Trained in both culinary arts and front-of-house service, you are responsible for the consistent delivery of tasty, nutritious meals, using both your technical and creative skills.

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Get behind the wheel of vehicles you wouldn’t drive in any other career. Take your driving skills to some of the world’s most interesting places.

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Logistics Specialists ensure our soldiers have enough equipment and supplies to successfully complete any task in both peacetime and on operations. From ammunition and fuel, to spare parts and clothing, it will be your task to ensure the Army has everything it needs to get the job done.

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You make the Army an effective force by getting them from A to B efficiently. Organise the transport of troops, equipment and vital supplies to places worldwide, including Antarctica, South-East Asia, the Pacific Islands and the USA.

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As an Ammunition Technician, you are in charge of keeping the Defence Force armed. You will be responsible for the inspection, bulk storage, field storage, maintenance and disposal of all ammunition and explosives used by the Navy, Army and Air Force.

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As an Armourer, you will learn how to safely dismantle, diagnose and repair all of the weapons used by the New Zealand Army. From an assault rifle to the cannon on our Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV).

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As a New Zealand Army Officer, you will lead teams in many different types of demanding environments, ensuring they are well-prepared, resilient, and mission-ready.

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Our Automotive Technicians are the backbone of the Army, keeping soldiers and vehicles mission ready. From diesel trucks to armoured vehicles, motorbikes to generators, you’ll be the expert who keeps the force moving.

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Electrical Fitters are critical to Army capability. Their skills ensure power generation, refrigeration and electrical systems remain operational wherever the New Zealand Army is required to operate.

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As an Electronics Technician you are responsible for maintaining the NZ Army’s ‘eyes and ears’.

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Maintenance Fitters are essential to the operational success of the New Zealand Army. They maintain and repair a diverse range of equipment, utilising advanced engineering skills to manufacture or fabricate solutions that ensure units remain operational. Their expertise is crucial in maintaining the capability to win the fight, providing the technical support needed to keep military operations running smoothly.

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