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General entry

Characterised by a variety and independence, the Naval Police role is act as a deterrent, prevent crime on Naval ships or Defence Areas within New Zealand, being part of an Investigation team, part of close protection to protect senior officers overseas, training foreign police or security forces, and much more.

Officer entry

A psychology career unlike any other, based ashore, at sea and even overseas. You will have the opportunity to experience a number of areas within organisational and military psychology.

Officer entry, Navy Reserve

You are the Navy’s spiritual anchor, providing ministry, friendship, comfort and guidance to military and civilian personnel, and their families.

Officer entry, Navy Reserve

Not many legal specialists get trained to lead teams of people in all kinds of situations, handle weapons and develop problem-solving skills. As a Reserve Legal Officer, you could find yourself working in areas such as military law, military and civilian employment law, or human rights and privacy law.

Officer entry, Navy Reserve

NZDF health is tasked with maintaining, improving and restoring the health of the Defence Force in order to maintain the operational effectiveness of the NZDF.

Officer entry, Navy Reserve

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.

General entry, Navy Reserve

Reserve MTO Specialists support the provision of maritime trade related information and intelligence to military commanders at sea and ashore.

General entry, Navy Reserve

Get the best of both worlds: balance your everyday work or study with the excitement and adventure of life in the Navy. Embark on a part-time career like no other by joining the Royal New Zealand Navy Band. It includes some of the country’s finest musicians who perform at a wide range of ceremonies and events.

Officer entry, Navy Reserve

A psychology career unlike any other, based ashore, at sea and even overseas. You will have the opportunity to experience a number of areas within organisational and military psychology.

Officer entry, Navy Reserve

Reserve Public Affairs Officers tell our story to internal and external audiences. You might be telling that story from a base or camp in New Zealand, from a ship at sea, or while deployed overseas in the midst of an exercise or operation.

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.

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.