Operational support

Life in a Operational Support role

Roles available span the entire Defence Force. Whether working in New Zealand or overseas, you'll be expected to give your all to back our front-line teams, and ensure our interests and those of our allies stay safe. 

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Work that matters

In Operational Support roles, you’re the backbone that keeps our personnel safe and able to do their jobs.

4 Roles available in the Operational support specialisation across the Airforce

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Aviation Fuel Specialist

Operational support

General entry

As an Aviation Fuel Specialist, you’ll be an important member of the Air Force operational support team. Your main tasks will involve the quality control testing and delivery of aviation fuel, but you’ll also train to drive and operate a wide range of vehicles and machinery.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Whenuapai, Ohakea, Woodbourne

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Airforce

  • Active Intakes

Safety & Surface Technician

Operational support

General entry

As a Safety & Surface Technician you will be responsible for keeping our aircraft and equipment in peak operational condition.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Varied

PJI

Airforce

Parachute Jump Instructor

Flight operations | Operational support

General entry

There’s never a dull moment as a Parachute Jump Instructor (PJI) in the Air Force. From conducting static line training courses to advanced free-fall training and a host of other responsibilities, you will find it an exhilarating and adrenalin-charged career.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

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RNZAF Security Forces

Operational support | Safety Management & Emergency Response

General entry

As a member of our Security Forces staff you will help protect our personnel and equipment, from delivering readiness training to service personnel to providing force protection measures against a range of threats.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Varied

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