Operational support

Life in an Aviation role

Aviation requires complex machinery, attention to detail, hard work and a great team spirit. What you do (or don't do) directly affects the lives of others. It's this sense of responsibility and duty that will drive you to become the best.

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Push yourself higher

You’ll be amazed at what an Aviation role will demand of you – and also the level of professionalism you're capable of.

4 Roles available in the Operational support specialisation across the Navy

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Navy

Hydrographic Survey Officer

Navigation | Officers & Management | Operational support

Officer entry

Hydrographic Survey Officers lead teams undertaking survey work in support of everything from beach landings to identifying routes through minefields. You will be trained as a leader, a mariner and a surveyor. Your career will be diverse and challenging with regularly changing roles both within and outside the hydrographic survey trade.

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $142,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

Hydrographic Systems Operator

Combat & Special Operations | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Operational support

General entry

If you are fascinated by the sea and its geography, you will be fascinated by the opportunity to help create the sea and coastline charts to keep our ships at sea and clear of the rocks!

  • Under training

    $68,103

  • Future potential earnings

    $98,000

  • Location

    Devonport

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Navy

Reserve MTO Officer

Navy Reserve | Officers & Management | Operational support

Officer entry, Navy Reserve

Reserve MTO Officers fuse maritime trade related information and experience with expert analysis and assessment in order to support the decision-making processes of military commanders at sea and ashore.

  • Daily Initial Rate

    $201

  • Daily Initial Rate

    $201

  • Location

    ​Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

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Navy

Reserve MTO Rating

Navy Reserve | Operational support

General entry, Navy Reserve

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

  • Daily Intake Rate

    $187

  • Daily Intake Rate

    $187

  • Location

    Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

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