About the role: As an Information Management Specialist, you will be responsible for enhancing the Army's ability to conduct operations through 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 Responsibilities: 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.
Training and Career Progression: Your trade training includes a mixture of courses and on-the-job training, spanning over an approximate six-year period. Courses will focus on your individual technical skills as Information Management Specialists, as well as personal communication, decision-making, and leadership ability.
Salary and Benefits: Careers in the Army are well-rewarded, diverse, and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, your salary will rise accordingly.
Initial Training: $50,597 Starting Trade Training: $64,177 Future Potential Earnings: $119,462 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 Entry Requirements: You must be at least 18 years of age upon completion of the recruit course (basic training). You must have been a NZ Citizen for a minimum of 10 years. Complete a 10-year background history check. You must be able to obtain a TSV security clearance. NCEA Level 2 certificate. You must be medically fit for service. You must meet the minimum entry fitness standards. Colour perception restrictions may apply. Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Engagement Facilitator for more information.
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