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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Total commitment

Combat roles will bring out the very best in you. 

13 Roles available in the Combat & Special Operations specialisation across All services

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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

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Army

  • Active Intakes

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

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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

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Navy

  • Active Intakes

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.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

NZARMY OFFICER MTP

Army

  • In Demand

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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Navy

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.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

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!

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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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.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $142,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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

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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