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Army

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

Officer entry

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.

Navy

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Mine Warfare Clearance Diving Officer

Combat & Special Operations | Navigation | Officers & Management

Officer entry

As a Mine Warfare Clearance Diving Officer you will lead a team of divers in the water doing explosive ordnance disposal, maritime security and mine clearance tasks.

Army

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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.

Army

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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.

Army

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Infantry (Combat Specialist)

Combat & Special Operations

General entry

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

Navy

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Hydrographic Systems Operator

Combat & Special Operations | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Operational support

General entry

If you are fascinated by the sea and its geography, you will be fascinated by the opportunity to help create the sea and coastline charts to keep our ships at sea and clear of the rocks!

Navy

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Seamanship Combat Specialist

Combat & Special Operations

General entry

If you are tough, both mentally and physically, get stuck into this adrenalin packed role, boarding enemy vessels and providing security and maintenance for our ships.

Navy

In Demand

Diver

Combat & Special Operations

General entry

A clearance diver is an exciting career path for men and women of the New Zealand Defence Force. A Navy diver is trained in Mine clearance and underwater explosives utilising the latest diving equipment. They also, search for missing persons and conduct underwater engineering on ships and structures.