Life in Navigation roles
This covers a wide range of roles, in some of the most critically important areas of Defence Force. It's about getting our forces to the right place, at the right time, safely and securely, and ensuring we are ready to do our part to keep NZ safe.
7 Roles available in the Navigation specialisation across All services
Airforce
Flight operations | Navigation | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Aboard the long-range surveillance P-8A Poseidon aircraft, you will learn to operate and manage the complex hi-tech systems used to conduct a wide variety of missions including anti-submarine warfare, resource protection and search and rescue.
Navy
Airborne Tactical Officer (Observer)
Flight operations | Navigation | Officers & Management
Officer entry
The Airborne Tactical Officer or “Observer” acts as mission commander for the aircraft and is responsible for its sensors, communication systems and weapons. You’re the key link between aircraft and ship, evaluating sensor information and performing tactical analysis to employ the helicopter in the best way to accomplish the mission. Be it warfare operations, search and rescue, delivering aid and more.
Navy
Flight operations | Navigation | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Take the controls of one of the most advanced aircraft in New Zealand, the Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite and experience a diverse and rewarding career
Navy
Navigation | Officers & Management | Operational support
Officer entry
Hydrographic Survey Officers lead teams undertaking survey work in support of everything from beach landings to identifying routes through minefields. You will be trained as a leader, a mariner and a surveyor. Your career will be diverse and challenging with regularly changing roles both within and outside the hydrographic survey trade.
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.
Airforce
Flight operations | Navigation | Officers & Management
Officer entry
You will understand why this is one of the most sought after careers in the Air Force as you take the controls of the most awesome military aircraft in our fleet.
Navy
Navigation | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Warfare Officers ‘drive’ the warships. You work on the ship’s bridge, control the ship's manoeuvring, are responsible for the safe passage and navigation of the ship at sea, and manage the bridge staff.