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Reserve Combat Driver

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About the role

  • Specialisations

    Army Reserve | Logistics & Administration | Operational support

  • Entry type

    Army Reserve

  • Location

    Various

The Royal New Zealand Logistics Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) (RNZALR) provide various support functions to the New Zealand Army and wider NZDF.

Logistics Transport involves the setting up and running of an effective, self-contained transport network. To keep our guns firing, armoured vehicles driving and soldiers fighting, takes vast amounts of fuel, food and ammunition. As a Reserve Combat Driver you will operate the vehicles that provide the machine power to carry troops, supplies or equipment in order to keep the Army operating at its highest level in both operational and non-operational environments.

Drivers will also be expected to learn and demonstrate soldier skills such as weapon handling and section battle drills before going on to conduct their trade training, as they will be expected to combine the two in an effort to maintain security while conducting driving
tasks.

As a Reserve Combat Driver you will also be provided with the opportunity to integrate with Regular Force elements 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 supply chain logistic outputs 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

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 & benefits

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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