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Do you think you could strip down an aircraft and rebuild it? With this job you’ll find out how – servicing, overhauling and maintaining all our aircraft systems and components.

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From guided missiles to explosives, this is your opportunity to understand and maintain some of the world’s most awesome weapons systems.

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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.

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Protect lives and mission critical assets as part of our Aviation Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) teams at airfields and bases.

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Travel the world and work on our expanding fleet of aircraft, learning how to maintain and repair the complex electronics systems that keep them flying. On any given day you could find yourself in the hangar on base, out on the flight line or in the field working on working on aviation systems, navigation, radios and conducting specialised electronics work.

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Good with your hands and have an interest in motor vehicles and general engineering? As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician, you’ll have a hands-on role in maintaining a wide range of specialist vehicles, and aviation and field support equipment.

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Photographer is a highly sought after role in the NZDF. You will go on operational deployments and exercises to document our activity, you will capture our military ceremonies and major events, and conduct studio photography tasks. You can expect to travel in all of our military aircraft and ships and work alongside our Defence Force personnel.

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As a Safety & Surface Technician you will be responsible for keeping our aircraft and equipment in peak operational condition.

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As an Ammunition Technician, you are in charge of keeping the Defence Force armed. You will be responsible for the inspection, bulk storage, field storage, maintenance and disposal of all ammunition and explosives used by the Navy, Army and Air Force.

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There is no other trade like that of being Armoured. You will be trained to operate and fight from within an armoured vehicle and trained in mounted reconnaissance.

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

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NZ Army Chefs fulfil one of the most vital roles in keeping our soldiers sustained, healthy and happy. Trained in both culinary arts and front-of-house service, you are responsible for the consistent delivery of tasty, nutritious meals, using both your technical and creative skills.