Electronic Warfare Operator (IT Specialist) As an Electronic Warfare Operator (EWOP), you will find yourself working with an extensive range of communications technologies and analytical tools, working to protect our forces and gather information for input into the intelligence cycle. As an Electronic Warfare Operator, you will find yourself working with an extensive range of communications technologies. You will detect, intercept, collect, identify, analyse and exploit electronic emissions contained within the electromagnetic spectrum. You will work in a team environment, sometimes in high pressure situations, to detect electronic emissions and analyse the information you have collected. During your training, you will be taught to operate a number of military radios and other voice and data communication networks. This will be done in a variety of scenarios, Electronic Warfare Operators can expect to work from hard standing buildings, out of vehicles or on foot. Job on base Within camp, you will be responsible for maintaining your skillset on a number of sensor and communication systems, as well as being able to apply analytical processes towards a number of problems. You will also conduct training to stay proficient in general soldiering skills such as physical fitness, weapon handling, infantry tactics, medical and vehicle based training tasks. In the field, you will operate as a small team, or be embedded with other units such as Infantry, Logistics or Engineers. You may find yourself living and working out of a tent or vehicle for periods of time. Or you may be operating on foot, carrying everything that you need on your back. Job on deployment Electronic Warfare Operators can be found in small contingents overseas, in support of New Zealand's military commitments on operations. This may also include working with our Navy or Air force. Your responsibilities may range from for providing force protection to our troops, or producing reports through applying analytical procedures to a range of information. Additional opportunities also exist to train and exercise with other military nations such as Australia, Canada, UK, and the US. "To be an effective EW Operator you need to like the outdoors, be an effective problem solver and be able to think fast on your feet in short windows of time." Your trade training includes a mixture of courses and on the job training, and will span over an approximate eight year period. Courses to progress your career will vary in content. Trade specific coursing will focus on your individual technical skills as an Electronic Warfare Operator. Promotion coursing will focus on your personal communication, decision making and leadership ability. Further coursing will focus on your ability to make technical and tactical decisions in order to supporta commander's ability to achieve their mission. You will initially be posted to Burnham Military Camp, Christchurch. As your career progresses, job opportunities in Auckland, Waiouru and Wellington can become available. 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 turangawaewae 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 Salary & 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. You must be at least 18 years of age upon completion of recruit course (basic training) You must have been a NZ Citizen for a minimum of 10 years Complete a 10 year background history check that can be checked with the New Zealand authorities to obtain high level security clearance You must be able to obtain a TSV security clearance (see Citizenship tab) Take advantage of unmatched electrical engineering apprenticeship training. Enjoy a variety of work challenges very few electrician careers offer. General entry General entry Understand and control the Army's deployable computer and radio networks that keep our forces in-the-know across the battlespace. IT Specialists are responsible for modern technologies and equipment that enable voice and data communications, as well as providing technical support across the Army. #J-18808-Ljbffr