Life in a Medical and Health role
Life in a Medical and Health role can require anything from compassion and emotional intelligence, to high levels of medical knowledge. Whatever your role you’ll be called upon to put your abilities to the test, exactly where they're needed most.
Helping others
Take your skills and compassion to places other medics dare not go.
13 Roles available in the Healthcare specialisation across the Army
Army
- Active Intakes
Healthcare
General entry
As a Dental Assistant in the NZ Army you will be a member of an oral health team which is responsible for providing dental services to the personnel of the NZ Defence Force.
Army
- Active Intakes
Healthcare
General entry
Treating illness, injury and other conditions, in camp and overseas missions, you will play a lead role in the health and well-being of soldiers.
Army
Education & Support roles | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
As a Chaplain of the New Zealand Army, you are appointed to provide ministry to Army personnel (both military and civilian) and their families.
Army
Healthcare
General entry
Responsible for the ongoing oral health of the NZDF personnel through clinical procedures and education; this is a diverse and exciting role.
Army
Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Be a Dentist in one of the most exciting and unusual surgeries in the world: the NZ Army.
Army
Healthcare
Officer entry
Environmental Health Officers who are described as Force Health Protection Officers, provide specialist advice and support at the heart of the NZ Army’s training and operations.
Army
Healthcare
Officer entry
NZDF health is tasked with maintaining, improving and restoring the health of the Defence Force in order to maintain the operational effectiveness of the NZDF.
Army
Healthcare | Officers & Management
General entry
Few nursing careers offer this level of variety. Learn to be a leader and gain outdoor, adventure and soldiering skills.
Army
Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
As a Pharmacist in the New Zealand Army, you will be able to take your existing skills to the next level. The comprehensive training you will receive as an officer will allow you to lead teams of people, in all kinds of situations.
Army
Education & Support roles | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Develop your psychology expertise in unique situations, providing advice at all levels of our fascinating organisation.
Army
Reserve Medical Scientific Officer
Army Reserve | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry, Army Reserve
As a Medical Scientist in the New Zealand Army you will function and interface with multidisciplinary medical personnel in both civilian-based hospital and military field hospital environments.
Army
Army Reserve | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry, Army Reserve
As a Radiographer in the New Zealand Army you will function and interface with multidisciplinary medical personnel in both civilian-based hospital and military field hospital environments.