Life in a Medical and Health role
Life in a Medical and Health role can require anything from compassion and emotional intelligence, to high levels of medical knowledge. Whatever your role you'll be called upon to put your abilities to the test, exactly where they're needed most.
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25 Roles available in the Healthcare specialisation across All services
Army
- Active Intakes
Healthcare
General entry
As a Dental Assistant in the NZ Army you will be a member of an oral health team which is responsible for providing dental services to the personnel of the NZ Defence Force.
Army
- Active Intakes
Healthcare
General entry
Treating illness, injury and other conditions, in camp and overseas missions, you will play a lead role in the health and well-being of soldiers.
Navy
- Active Intakes
Healthcare
General entry
Both ashore and at sea you will treat sick and injured personnel, train new medics and assist doctors in minor surgeries– a medical role unlike anything in civilian life.
Airforce
- Active Intakes
Healthcare
On the ground and in the air, you will experience a medical career unlike anything in civilian life, providing all aspects of medical care to Air Force personnel.
Airforce
- Active Intakes
Education & Support roles | Healthcare
General entry
The PTI trade is responsible for developing and maintaining the operational fitness and wellbeing of NZDF personnel. PTIs can specialise as Rehabilitation Instructors and also in Adventurous Training disciplines.
Navy
Education & Support roles | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
As a Chaplain of the Royal New Zealand Navy, you are appointed to provide ministry to Navy personnel (both military and civilian) and their families.
Airforce
Education & Support roles | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
As a Chaplain of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, you are appointed to provide ministry to Air Force personnel (both military and civilian) and their families.
Army
Education & Support roles | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
As a Chaplain of the New Zealand Army, you are appointed to provide ministry to Army personnel (both military and civilian) and their families.
Army
Healthcare
General entry
Responsible for the ongoing oral health of the NZDF personnel through clinical procedures and education; this is a diverse and exciting role.
Army
Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Be a Dentist in one of the most exciting and unusual surgeries in the world: the NZ Army.
Airforce
Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Environmental Health Officers who are described as Force Health Protection Officers, plan, coordinate and implement control strategies to minimise adverse health impacts from the environment and the workplace.
Army
Healthcare
Officer entry
Environmental Health Officers who are described as Force Health Protection Officers, provide specialist advice and support at the heart of the NZ Army’s training and operations.
Navy
Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
NZDF health is tasked with maintaining, improving and restoring the health of the Defence Force in order to maintain the operational effectiveness of the NZDF.
Airforce
Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
NZDF health is tasked with maintaining, improving and restoring the health of the Defence Force in order to maintain the operational effectiveness of the NZDF.
Army
Healthcare
Officer entry
NZDF health is tasked with maintaining, improving and restoring the health of the Defence Force in order to maintain the operational effectiveness of the NZDF.
Army
Healthcare | Officers & Management
General entry
Few nursing careers offer this level of variety. Learn to be a leader and gain outdoor, adventure and soldiering skills.
Army
Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
As a Pharmacist in the New Zealand Army, you will be able to take your existing skills to the next level. The comprehensive training you will receive as an officer will allow you to lead teams of people, in all kinds of situations.
Navy
Education & Support roles | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
A psychology career unlike any other, based ashore, at sea and even overseas. You will have the opportunity to experience a number of areas within organisational and military psychology.
Airforce
Education & Support roles | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Finding out what makes Air Force personnel tick is just one of the exciting challenges of this role. Develop your psychology skills in the fast moving and exciting military world.
Army
Education & Support roles | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry
Develop your psychology expertise in unique situations, providing advice at all levels of our fascinating organisation.
Army
Reserve Combat Medical Technician
Army Reserve | Healthcare
Army Reserve
Navy
Reserve Medical Officer (Doctor)
Healthcare | Navy Reserve | Officers & Management
Officer entry, Navy Reserve
NZDF health is tasked with maintaining, improving and restoring the health of the Defence Force in order to maintain the operational effectiveness of the NZDF.
Army
Reserve Medical Scientific Officer
Army Reserve | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry, Army Reserve
As a Medical Scientist in the New Zealand Army you will function and interface with multidisciplinary medical personnel in both civilian-based hospital and military field hospital environments.
Navy
Healthcare | Navy Reserve | Officers & Management
Officer entry, Navy Reserve
A psychology career unlike any other, based ashore, at sea and even overseas. You will have the opportunity to experience a number of areas within organisational and military psychology.
Army
Army Reserve | Healthcare | Officers & Management
Officer entry, Army Reserve
As a Radiographer in the New Zealand Army you will function and interface with multidisciplinary medical personnel in both civilian-based hospital and military field hospital environments.