Combat Medical Technician
4 days ago
About the Role
As a Combat Medical Technician in the New Zealand Defence Force, you will play a vital role in providing medical support to the Army in both battlefield and field hospital environments.
As part of the Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, you will be trained in various specialist skills, including First Aid, Combat Life Saving, Advanced Trauma, Ambulance, and Resuscitation skills.
Our team consists of individuals with diverse backgrounds, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, lawyers, project managers, police, and data analysts.
As a Reserve Combat Medical Technician, you will be part of a unique trade that differs from the regular medic trade.
Career Progression and Training
Our training program consists of three stages, including Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service), Module 2 (Basic Training), and Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Coursing).
Module 1 is a two-day introduction to life in the Army, where you will learn about drill, command, military law, and the ethos and values of the NZ Army.
Module 2 is a 38-day residential course, where you will learn skills such as drill, first aid, communication, and infantry skills.
Corps Training is a further modularised residential course, where you will be trained in trauma skills, including First Aid, Combat Life Saving, Advanced Trauma, Ambulance, and Resuscitation skills.
Salary and Benefits
As a Reservist, you will be paid on an hourly rate, with pay rates depending on your role and rank.
As an Army Reserve soldier, you will receive a minimum remuneration of a daily rate of $176, including holiday pay, plus 4% Kiwisaver employer contributions.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this role, you must be at least 17 years old, hold a Class 1 restricted driver's licence, and be medically fit for service.
Colour perception restrictions may apply, and there are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required CV security clearance for this trade.
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