Combat & Special Operations

Life in a Combat role

Moments of combat can be few and far between. But when they come, you need to be ready. Much of your time in a Combat role is spent preparing yourself, and your team. The training is intense, but rewarding, and there are many roles available. What expertise will you show when it matters most?

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Combat Specialist

Join the Army as a Combat Specialist and operate in a range of different environments. You will be introduced to the strategy and skills for combat, before branching into Infantry, Gunner or Armoured

9 Roles available in the Combat & Special Operations specialisation across the Army

Army Armoured 1

Army

  • Active Intakes

Armoured (Combat Specialist)

Combat & Special Operations

General entry

There is no other trade like that of being Armoured. You will be trained to operate and fight from within an armoured vehicle and trained in mounted reconnaissance.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Linton | Palmerston North

Army Infantry 7

Army

  • Active Intakes

Infantry (Combat Specialist)

Combat & Special Operations

General entry

As Infantry, you are a front line soldier, and the backbone of Army service.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Palmerston North and Christchurch

NZARMY OFFICER MTP

Army

Army Officer

Combat & Special Operations | Engineering & Technical trades | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Logistics & Administration | Officers & Management

Officer entry

You are a leader in the Army; you are tasked with planning and executing Operations in difficult situations. Take command of soldiers, equip yourself to lead and inspire others to bring out the best in themselves.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $140,000

  • Location

    Linton, Burnham, Trentham, Wellington, Papakura and Waiouru.

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Army

Gunner (Combat Specialist)

Combat & Special Operations

General entry

In the heart of the action, you will provide the indirect fire support for the NZ Army as part of a team operating the 105mm light gun.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Linton

NZARMY NZSAS HERO1

Army

NZSAS

Combat & Special Operations

General entry

Operational experience, professionalism and the unrelenting pursuit of excellence will be your hallmarks as an elite NZSAS soldier.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

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Army

Reserve Armoured

Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations

Army Reserve

  • Initial Daily Rate

    $252

  • Location

    Hamilton

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Army

Reserve Artillery (Gunner)

Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations

Army Reserve

  • Initial Daily Rate

    $252

  • Location

    Auckland, Palmerston North

Army FSG MTP

Army

Reserve Infantry

Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations

Army Reserve

  • Initial Daily Rate

    $252

  • Location

    Various

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Army

Reserve Officer

Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations | Engineering & Technical trades | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Logistics & Administration | Officers & Management

Officer entry, Army Reserve

  • Initial Daily Rate

    $284

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Various

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