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NZARMY INFANTRY MTP JAVELIN

Army

Reserve Infantry

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About the role

  • Specialisations

    Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations

  • Entry type

    Army Reserve

  • Location

    Various

The Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment provide the front-line New Zealand Army with vital combat skills and trade craft, by being a modern, agile, and highly adaptive light combat force. As Infantry in the Army Reserve you will be trained across a variety of different combat skills in the application of force, both lethal and less lethal, in a variety of different terrain across an operational environment. You will work mostly outdoors in close-knit teams, learning combat skills such as weapon handling including live firing, navigation, first aid, field craft and survival training, while building physical fitness, strength, high levels of endurance and stamina. Throughout your career you will be given every opportunity to develop this infantry skillset as well as your command and leadership.

During your career you could be given the opportunity to deploy overseas on military training exercises, on operational deployments  in conflict areas of the world or in support of humanitarian aid and disaster relief within NZ or overseas.

Lawyers, architects, electricians, project managers, police and data analysts number amongst our team and we welcome anyone with an interest in conducting infantry techniques, tactics and procedures outdoors in a challenging environment.

Applications

This role may not be recruited for 6-12 months but we'd encourage you to apply early. You can check in-demand trades for our next intakes

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

Your step-by-step guide on what to expect at various stages of the application process, specifically for military roles.

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