Engineering & Technical trades

Life in an Engineering and Technical Trade role

Your life will be varied and interesting, as you get to grips with maintaining, repairing and diagnosing any problems with our most complex equipment. There are many roles available, each with its own set of skills required.

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An eye for detail

Whatever service you choose, you'll be the crucial talent needed to keep our machinery up and running.

13 Roles available in the Engineering & Technical trades specialisation across the Army

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Carpenter

Apprenticeship trades | Engineering & Technical trades

General entry, Apprenticeships

Become a qualified carpenter and builder with the NZ Army and enjoy unrivaled training, adventure and travel.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Linton

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  • Active Intakes

Electrician

Apprenticeship trades | Engineering & Technical trades

General entry, Apprenticeships

Take advantage of unmatched electrical engineering apprenticeship training. Enjoy a variety of work challenges very few electrician careers offer.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Linton

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  • Active Intakes

Plant Operator (Heavy Machinery Operator)

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

As a Plant Operator, you will use heavy machinery to construct or cross obstacles and keep our troops and equipment moving.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Waiouru, Linton

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Plumber

Apprenticeship trades | Engineering & Technical trades

General entry, Apprenticeships

Get unrivalled training, trade qualifications and a diversity of experience that few plumbing careers or apprenticeships offer.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Linton

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Armourer

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

As an Armourer, you will learn how to safely dismantle, diagnose and repair all of the weapons used by the New Zealand Army. From an assault rifle to the cannon on our Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV).

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Linton, Burnham

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Army Officer

Combat & Special Operations | Engineering & Technical trades | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Logistics & Administration | Officers & Management

Officer entry

You are a leader in the Army; you are tasked with planning and executing Operations in difficult situations. Take command of soldiers, equip yourself to lead and inspire others to bring out the best in themselves.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $140,000

  • Location

    Linton, Burnham, Trentham, Wellington, Papakura and Waiouru.

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Automotive Technician

Apprenticeship trades | Engineering & Technical trades

General entry, Apprenticeships

Our Automotive Technicians keep the force moving, repairing and maintaining all operational vehicles and equipment. Combine unrivaled diesel and petrol mechanic training with military skills and a range of experiences that civilian mechanic careers can’t match.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Trentham

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Combat Engineer

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

With the motto of 'Ubique' meaning 'everywhere', military engineering is a varied and exciting trade. It includes bridge building, small boat handling and explosives handling among many skills.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Linton, Burnham

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Electrical Fitter

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

Electrical Fitters maintain and repair the vast array of electrical equipment used by the Army. Effectively the “jack of all trades” amongst the electrical workers, you will be charged with fixing anything, anywhere, in particular looking after power generation and reticulation, as well as refrigeration systems.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Trentham

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Electronics Technician

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

As an Electronics Technician you are responsible for maintaining the NZ Army’s ‘eyes and ears’.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Linton or Burnham Camps

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Maintenance Fitter

Engineering & Technical trades

General entry

As a Maintenance Fitter, you are a specialist in a vast range of engineering maintenance skills who provides comprehensive support to ground systems used by the New Zealand Army.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Trentham

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Reserve Combat Engineer

Army Reserve | Engineering & Technical trades

Army Reserve

  • Initial Daily Rate

    $252

  • Location

    Auckland | Manawatu | Wellington | Christchurch

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Reserve Officer

Army Reserve | Combat & Special Operations | Engineering & Technical trades | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Logistics & Administration | Officers & Management

Officer entry, Army Reserve

  • Initial Daily Rate

    $284

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Various

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