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Reserve MTO Officer

Reserve MTO Officers fuse maritime trade related information and experience with expert analysis and assessment in order to support the decision-making processes of military commanders at sea and ashore.

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About the role

  • Specialisations

    Navy Reserve | Officers & Management | Operational support

  • Entry type

    Officer entry, Navy Reserve

  • Daily Initial Rate

    $201

  • Location

    ​Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) is an element of the Defence Force’s Information Warfare Domain.  The capability is a key enabler, delivering awareness of maritime economic activity including merchant shipping, cargo, fishing, energy and port infrastructure.  

MTO personnel are the RNZN’s subject matter experts and provide the interface between the maritime industries and the NZDF ashore and afloat in support of routine constabulary tasks, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) and warfighting operations.

MTO Officers:

  • contribute to the “common operating picture”
  • brief merchant vessel masters  alongside in port and underway at sea on known security threats and military operations that may impact on their passage 
  • debrief masters to collect information that will enhance understanding of the threat environment, and 
  • provide advice to military commanders on the maritime industries and the impact of military operations on commercial activities. 

MTO Officers may be employed at sea or ashore in New Zealand or overseas supporting NZ Defence Force operations and activities.

Requirements

Basics

  • Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
  • Eligible to meet national security clearance criteria, as stipulated by the Government's Protective Security Requirements.

Education

You must have a minimum NCEA Level 3, and/or a recognised qualification of equivalent standard or five years of relevant operational management experience (at sea or ashore).

Or 

A Relevant Degree and three years of practical industry experience across (but not limited to):

  • Aviation Management, 
  • Business Management,
  • Computer and Data Sciences,
  • Engineering, 
  • Geography, 
  • Human Factors, 
  • Information Technology,
  • Languages,
  • Law,
  • Nautical Science,
  • Operations, 
  • Political Science,
  • Psychology, 
  • Safety Science,
  • Supply Chain Management, and
  • Transport and Logistics.

If you have experience or a degree in an area that is not listed, but you think it might be relevant to MTO, then we encourage you to get in touch.

Find out more about the NCEA levels and certificate requirements

Citizenship

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the SV security clearance required for this trade. You must be free of any criminal convictions for the previous two years.

Find out if you’re eligible here.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in our eligibility section. Apply if you're uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

Career progression and training

01Training Overview

02Time Commitment

03Basic Training - JOCT

04Job Training - MTO

05Career Progression

Salary & Benefits

As a Navy Reserve Officer, the minimum remuneration you will be paid is a daily rate, plus an allowance for holiday pay. The NZDF also pays 4% Kiwisaver on top of your personal contribution. Your remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.

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