About the role
As an Information Management Specialist, you will be responsible for enhancing the Army's ability to conduct operations by providing accurate and timely information support within a Command Post environment. This includes battlespace information management, enabling situational awareness, and user support in both domestic and international environments.
Service: Army
Specialisation: Intelligence, IT and Communications
Location: Palmerston North Christchurch
Starting Trade Training: $64,177
Your day-to-day activities will involve working as a member of a Communications Access Node (CAN) Detachment. Within camp, you will be responsible for testing equipment and support tools, troubleshooting, and solving any technical issues. You may assist staff within a headquarters to manage their information flows.
In the field, you will assist in the establishment of communication networks, both computer and radio-based. You will then be responsible for information management within a Command Post, providing user support and ensuring our communications links are functional.
Career progression and training
Your trade training includes a mixture of courses and on-the-job training, spanning over approximately six years. Promotion courses will focus on your personal communication, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
Salary and benefits
Careers in the Army are well-rewarded, diverse, and exciting. As you gain additional skills and qualifications, your salary will rise accordingly:
Initial Training: $50,597
Starting Trade Training: $64,177
Future Potential Earnings: $119,462
Entry requirements
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 to obtain high-level security clearance.
You must be able to obtain a TSV security clearance.
NCEA Level 2 certificate.
You must be medically fit for service and meet the minimum entry fitness standards.
Colour perception restrictions may apply.
On completion of your training, there may be a return of service period for this trade. Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Engagement Facilitator for more information.
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