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?
Total commitment
Combat roles will bring out the very best in you.
13 Roles available in the Combat & Special Operations specialisation across All services
Army
- Active Intakes
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
- Active Intakes
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
- Active Intakes
Combat & Special Operations
General entry
As Infantry, you are a front line soldier, and the backbone of Army service.
Navy
- Active Intakes
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.
Army
- In Demand
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.
Navy
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.
Navy
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
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
Combat & Special Operations
General entry
Operational experience, professionalism and the unrelenting pursuit of excellence will be your hallmarks as an elite NZSAS soldier.
Army
Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations
Army Reserve
Army
Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations
Army Reserve
Army
Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations
Army Reserve
Army
Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations | Engineering & Technical trades | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Logistics & Administration | Officers & Management
Officer entry, Army Reserve