Gunner (Combat Specialist)
3 weeks ago
About the Role
The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a skilled Gunner to join their team as a Combat Specialist. As a Gunner, you will provide indirect fire support for the NZ Army as part of a team operating the 105mm light gun.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the L119 Light Gun and L16 Mortar
- Provide fire support for infantry and armoured units
- Conduct reconnaissance and surveillance
- Participate in training exercises and operations
Career Progression
As a Gunner, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a variety of areas, including:
- Fire control and direction
- Artillery tactics and techniques
- Communication and coordination
- Leadership and teamwork
Training and Development
You will undergo comprehensive training at the Royal New Zealand Artillery (RNZA) Corps Training Centre, where you will learn the skills and knowledge required to operate as a Gunner. This will include training in:
- Fire control and direction
- Artillery tactics and techniques
- Communication and coordination
- Leadership and teamwork
Salary and Benefits
Careers in the Army are well-rewarded, diverse, and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, your salary will rise accordingly.
$50,597
Under Initial Training
$64,177
Starting Trade Training
$120,171
Future Potential Earnings
Figures updated on July 1st 2023
Benefits and Allowances
Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.
In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:
- Access to your Service marae or tūrangawaewae
- Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels
- Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases
- Opportunities to travel
- Free and subsidised medical and dental care
- Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases
- Free and subsidised insurance cover
- Help to buy a home and save for retirement
Entry Requirements
Basics
Education
Fitness and Medical
Citizenship
Period of Service
- You must be at least 17 years of age
- Meet the citizenship and security requirements to gain CV security clearance for this trade
3 years secondary school.
Note, that qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.
- You must be medically fit for service.
- Colour perception restrictions apply.
There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required SV security clearance for this trade.
Find out if you're eligible here.
There may be a return of service period for this trade.
Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Experience Facilitator for more information.
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