Logistics Specialist

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Career progression and training

Salary and benefits

Entry requirements

Our supply chain is vital for making the Air Force run smoothly and efficiently. As a Logistics Specialist you'll help organise, buy and manage all the equipment we use, keeping us ready for any eventuality. It's a varied and exciting career, and one of the most important roles in the Air Force.

Service
Air Force

Specialisation
Logistics and Administration

Location
Whenuapai, Ohakea, Woodbourne

Starting Trade Training
$64,177

About the role
As a Logistics Specialist, you'll be responsible for the supply and distribution of military materials, hardware, personnel and supplies using sophisticated computerised systems. You'll also assist with the movement by air of New Zealand Defence Force personnel and equipment – from the Army's light armoured vehicles to Air Force helicopters and explosives. To get the job done, you'll be trained to operate a variety of vehicles, aircraft loading systems and logistics supply systems. We've got to work fast to make sure the Hercs are in the air when they need to be.

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Career progression and training

Basic Training
Upon successful enlistment into the Air Force you'll be posted to RNZAF Base Woodbourne (near Blenheim). Here you'll do 12 weeks of basic military training to find out if you've got what it takes to be in the Air Force, and learn various subjects including:

Organisation and Administration

RNZAF Customs and Protocol

Drill and Parades

Military Field Skills and Weapon Training

First Aid, and Search and Rescue Techniques

Physical Fitness

Job Training
After 12 weeks basic military training at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, you'll complete a 14-week residential course before spending two years working in a transit, warehouse or forward support section on an Air Force base, consolidating your training by means of a competency log. Your advanced trade training is also a 14-week full-time residential course, covering air movements training, operational and joint logistics, supply chain management principles and much more.

Salary and benefits
Careers in the Air Force are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly.

$50,597 Under Initial Training

$64,177 Starting Trade Training

$119,462 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 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

Basics

Education

Fitness and medical

Citizenship

Period of Service

You must be 17 years or older.

Meet the citizenship & security requirements to gain CV security clearance for this trade.

Restricted or Full Class 1 Licence preferred.

Minimum: 3 years secondary school. Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

To be competitive: NCEA Level 2.

Find out more about the NCEA levels and certificate requirements.

You must be medically fit for service. Colour perception restrictions may apply.

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required CV 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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