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You make the Army an effective force by getting them from A to B efficiently. Organise the transport of troops, equipment and vital supplies to places worldwide, including Antarctica, South-East Asia, the Pacific Islands and the USA.
Service Army
Specialisation Logistics and Administration
Location Auckland, Linton, Burnham
Starting Trade Training $64,177
About the role
As a Movement Operator you will work with all three services to enable the movement and support of our forces. The Movement Operator trade includes three specialist areas which you will be cross trained in:
Movement control: planning and executing the international and domestic movement of personnel, vehicles and equipment by road, sea, or air.
Terminal Operations: facilitating the loading, unloading and transit of forces by various means (road, sea, and air).
Aerial Delivery: working closely with the Air Force to prepare stores and equipment for delivery to ground forces.
Job on base
As a Movement Operator you perform a variety of roles whilst on base, including:
Planning and executing the movement of personnel and equipment.
Liaising with units and outside agencies (customs, biosecurity etc.) to enable movement plans.
Preparing forces for movement, including doing freight and personnel checks.
Preparing equipment and supplies to be dropped by aircraft or lifted by helicopter.
Job on deployment
As you progress in your training, you will find yourself working throughout the world, with most visited locations including Antarctica, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Wherever the Army deploys, Movement Operators help to get them there and back.
Career progression and training
Throughout your career as a Movements Operator, you will gain the various licences required to drive vehicles such as forklifts and heavy trucks. You will learn about all the computer systems used to plan and implement the movement of troops and supplies, as well as the hardware required to ensure safe delivery.
Upon successful enlistment into the Army, you will be posted to Waiouru Army base for 16 weeks of basic military training covering:
Organisation and Administration
Army Customs and Protocol
Drill and Parades
Military Field Skills and Weapon Training
First Aid
Physical Fitness
In the first 12 months of service, you will complete three courses:
A Basic Course familiarising you with the vehicles and equipment used by the New Zealand Army.
Three Junior Movement courses teaching you about preparing people, vehicles, and equipment for movement by road, air, and sea.
A stevedoring course teaching you how to work in a port environment.
After approximately 2 years, you will attend an Intermediate course, preparing you for leadership and supervisory positions within your trade.
You will be eligible to attend Movements Section Commander courses after completing approximately four years of service.
Salary and benefits
Careers in the Army are well-rewarded, diverse, and exciting. As you gain experience and move up through the ranks, your salary will rise accordingly.
$50,597 Under Initial Training
$64,177 Starting Trade Training
$119,462 Future Potential Earnings (Figures updated on July 1st, 2023)
Military Factor
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. Other benefits include:
Access to your Service marae or turangawaewae
Sponsored tertiary study programmes
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 17 years of age.
Meet citizenship and security requirements for CV security clearance.
Driver's Licence: Class 1 restricted driver's licence with no traffic convictions; heavy trade practical or theory licences are preferable.
3 years of secondary school education.
You must be medically fit for service; colour perception restrictions may apply.
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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