About the job:

This role calls for clear thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You’ll build problem-solving skills and a strong sense of service, always looking out for the well-being of your team. Whether you’re on operations, supporting humanitarian efforts, or leading training on base, your goal is to make a real difference at home and overseas. As an Army Officer, you’ll follow a fast-track path to leadership, with selection based on potential, not just experience. Great leadership comes in many forms, so if you’re genuine, eager to grow, and have a positive attitude, you can succeed in this role.

Requirements:

Education

NCEA Level 2 certificate

Basics

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

While we accept school leavers, we would prefer people who may have a bit of life experience and possibly some tertiary education. Some scholarship opportunities exist for school leavers who have achieved a good education and are interested in tertiary study. All Officers will have the opportunity to pursue further study as you progress through your career.

Fitness & Medical

• You must be medically fit for service.
• You must meet the minimum entry fitness standards.

Citizenship

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required SV security clearance for this trade.
Find out if you’re eligible here.

Period of Service

Upon enlistment, you are given an offer of service of 15 years. This is the standard Army offer, but does not oblige either yourself or the Army to complete this. It is subject to factors, including your right to cease service with 3 months’ notice once your initial training is complete.

About the role

• Specialisations

  Combat & Special Operations | Engineering & Technical trades | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Logistics & Administration | Officers & Management

• Entry type

  Officer entry

• Under training

  $68,860

• Location

  Linton, Burnham, Trentham, Wellington, Papakura and Waiouru.