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.
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
Airforce
- In Demand
- Active Intakes
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.
Airforce
- Active Intakes
Operational support
General entry
As a Safety & Surface Technician you will be responsible for keeping our aircraft and equipment in peak operational condition.
Airforce
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.
Airforce
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.