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Airforce

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Electronics Technician (Aviation)

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

Travel the world and work on our expanding fleet of aircraft, learning how to maintain and repair the complex electronics systems that keep them flying. On any given day you could find yourself in the hangar on base, out on the flight line or in the field working on working on aviation systems, navigation, radios and conducting specialised electronics work.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Varied

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Airforce

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Ground Support Equipment Technician

Apprenticeship trades | Engineering & Technical trades

General entry, Apprenticeships

Good with your hands and have an interest in motor vehicles and general engineering? As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician, you’ll have a hands-on role in maintaining a wide range of specialist vehicles, and aviation and field support equipment.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Varied

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Airforce

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Photographer

Education & Support roles

General entry

Photographer is a highly sought after role in the NZDF. You will go on operational deployments and exercises to document our activity, you will capture our military ceremonies and major events, and conduct studio photography tasks. You can expect to travel in all of our military aircraft and ships and work alongside our Defence Force personnel.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Varied

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Airforce

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Safety & Surface Technician

Operational support

General entry

As a Safety & Surface Technician you will be responsible for keeping our aircraft and equipment in peak operational condition.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Varied

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Navy

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Chef

Hospitality

General entry

Chefs are responsible for the whole range of Navy’s catering requirements. As a Chef you could be cooking three to four meals a day for hungry ships’ companies or catering for official functions.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

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Combat System Specialist

Intelligence, IT & Communications

General entry

As a Combat Systems Specialist (CSS) you will work in a team to operate military radars and sonars to understand what ships, aircraft and submarines are in the vicinity of a warship, whether threat or friendly force. If necessary, you'll operate remotely controlled weapons systems to defend and defeat the enemy. You’ll also act as a crucial communications link between maritime helicopters and home plate (the Ship).

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

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Electronic Technician

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

As an Electronic Technician you will be the ship’s electronic expert. You will learn to maintain a wide range of cutting edge technological systems. Or you may specialise as a Weapon Technician, maintaining the ship’s arsenal of weapons and systems. You’ll have the opportunity to earn as you learn on board, sailing local and international waters, and sampling foods, cultures and scenic attractions of coastal port towns.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

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Electronic Warfare Specialist

Intelligence, IT & Communications

General entry

Looking for and identifying electronic signals passing through the atmosphere is a specialised role. We will train you to become a master of this technical role.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

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Helicopter Loadmaster

Flight operations

General entry

As a Navy Helicopter Loadmaster (HLM), you are a key member of a Seasprite helicopter crew, within 6 Squadron, RNZN. Your office is an advanced and agile aircraft designed to operate in a range of extreme environments all over the world.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Whenuapai

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Navy

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Logistics Supply Specialist

Logistics & Administration

General entry

Be part of a close-knit, coordinated team that delivers today, to shape tomorrow. Make sure our ships have everything they need while they are at sea, from ship parts to medical supplies.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

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Marine Technician

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

As a Marine Technician (MT) you’ll operate and maintain the ship's equipment and systems in all conditions, to ensure the ship remains fully operational and ready to respond to different tasks. You’ll have the opportunity to earn as you learn on board, sailing local and international waters, and sampling the foods, cultures and scenic attractions of coastal port towns.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

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Medic

Healthcare

General entry

Both ashore and at sea you will treat sick and injured personnel, train new medics and assist doctors in minor surgeries– a medical role unlike anything in civilian life.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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