SUPPLY OFFICER TRAINING

In order to ensure you are equipped to undertake the varied role of a Supply Officer in the RNZAF, specialist training will be a regular feature of your career. Training is provided through a variety of ways, including residential courses, experiential on-the job training, courses with other Armed Forces, and post graduate training at university.

Initially, you will build on your current business related degree and complete the Junior Supply Officers Course, after successful completion of your Initial Officer Training Course. This course will prepare you for your responsibilities as a junior Supply officer and is conducted at RNZAF Base Woodbourne. The course is two months long, and the content includes logistics and supply fundamentals such as airworthiness controls, aeronautical supply, inventory management, procurement, material handling, and will provide you with a good understanding of our organisation.

Other specialist courses will prepare you for roles such as leading an Air movements section – the preparation and management of moving people and equipment by military aircraft, leading an Aviation Refuelling section or leading a Supply Chain.

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Supply officers also have the opportunity to undertake postgraduate training, returning to university fulltime for a year. Some will be selected to complete a Masters. This is designed to give you a wealth of knowledge on logistics and procurement matters and expand on your professional knowledge.

Throughout your career you will undertake a wide variety of military logistics supply chain management, contracting and procurement to ensure you remain thoroughly prepared to undertake the various opportunities and challenges that will come your way.

PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP

As part of your professional development, the Air Force actively encourages you to be a member of a professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, or the Institute for Supply Management, paying for membership fees and participation in professional body education programmes.

COMMAND TRAINING

As well as the courses listed above, you will also be required to complete a series of three short courses which continue your training in command, leadership and management. All officers are required to complete these courses covering service writing, staff skills and professional military education before being eligible for promotion beyond Flight Lieutenant.

There are also two advanced training courses at the New Zealand Defence Force Command and Staff College at Trentham Military Camp (Wellington). Both courses comprise a mixture of visiting lecturers, tutored discussion groups, visits and individual study to give you the skills you need to progress your career.

A Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.

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• You must be medically fit for service.
• Colour perception restrictions may apply.

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required SV security clearance for this trade.

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There may be a return of service period for this trade.

Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Experience Facilitator for more information.