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Reserve MTO Rating

Reserve MTO Specialists support the provision of maritime trade related information and intelligence to military commanders at sea and ashore.

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About the role

  • Specialisations

    Navy Reserve | Operational support

  • Entry type

    General entry, Navy Reserve

  • Daily Intake Rate

    $187

  • Location

    Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) is an element of the Defence Force’s Information Warfare Domain.  The capability is a key enabler, delivering awareness of maritime economic activity including merchant shipping, cargo, fishing, energy and port infrastructure.  

MTO personnel are the RNZN’s subject matter experts and provide the interface between the maritime industries and the NZDF ashore and afloat in support of routine constabulary tasks, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) and warfighting operations.

MTO Specialists:

  • contribute to the “common operating picture”
  • process and interrogate data in databases used for Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping
  • assist in briefing merchant vessel masters  alongside in port and underway at sea on known security threats and military operations that may impact on their passage 
  • debrief masters to collect information that will enhance understanding of the threat environment, and 
  • provide advice and support to military commanders’ staff. 

MTO Specialists may be employed at sea or ashore in New Zealand or overseas supporting NZ Defence Force operations and activities.

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 CV security clearance required for this trade. You must be free of any criminal convictions for the previous two years.

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

02Time Commitment

03Basic Training - BCT

04Job Training - MTO Rating

05Career Progression

Salary & Benefits

As a Navy Reserve Sailor, the minimum remuneration you will be paid is a daily rate, plus an allowance for holiday pay. The NZDF also pays 4% Kiwisaver on top of your personal contribution. Your remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.

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The application process

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