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Reserve Armoured

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About the role

  • Specialisations

    Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations

  • Entry type

    Army Reserve

  • Location

    Hamilton

The Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps (RNZAC) provide the New Zealand Army with vital combat skills and trade craft, through the delivery of a command ready light armoured and task organised group, namely through the deployment of the NZ Light Armoured Vehicle.

As Armoured (Trooper) in the Army Reserve you will be trained across a variety of different combat skills in the application of force across multiple vehicle mobility functions. You will learn how to drive and operate both military and civilian vehicles tactically by day and night, provide Mobile Facility Protection, provide Mobile Convoy Protection and assist local authorities during real time emergencies and natural disasters both nationally and internationally.

You will continue to develop your skills during regular training and by conducting tactical field exercises. Once you have become proficient in your trade you could be given the opportunity to deploy on operation or support humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) within NZ or overseas. 

Reserve Armoured (Trooper) will also be provided with the opportunity to integrate with Regular Force elements of the RNZAC on exercise both at home (domestic) and overseas where appropriate. 

Lawyers, architects, electricians, project managers, police and data analysts number amongst our team and we welcome anyone with an interest in conducting protected mobility tasks within the combat battlespace.

Requirements

Basics

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

Education

  • 3 years secondary school.

Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

Citizenship

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

We offer guidance on entry requirements in our eligibility section. Apply if you're uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

Career progression and training

01Training Overview

02MOD 1

03MOD 2

04Corps Training

Te Utu & Ngā Painga

Benefits & allowances

As a Reservist you are paid on an hourly rate rather than a salary. Pay rates depend on the role you are in and your rank; your pay will increase as you move through the ranks.

Salary

As an Army Reserve soldier, the minimum remuneration you will be paid is a daily rate, including holiday pay. The NZDF also pays 4% Kiwisaver on top of your personal contribution. Your remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.

  • Initial Daily Rate

    $252

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Am I fit enough?

If you want to be part of the NZ Defence Force you need to be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide.

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The application process

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