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A psychology career unlike any other, based ashore, at sea and even overseas. You will have the opportunity to experience a number of areas within organisational and military psychology.
Service Navy
Specialisation Specialist
Location Auckland
Starting Trade Training $81,184
About the role
As a Military Psychologist, you'll be employed as a Commissioned Military Officer. You will be involved in a broad range of organisational and military psychology activities.
These range from conducting recruitment and selection activities, performance orientated coaching, and supporting operational deployments, humanitarian relief and peacekeeping activities.
Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Psychology or be in their final year of study, preferably with at least one paper in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
A minimum of a B average in the last two years of full-time psychology study is required.
If already registered as a psychologist, you will be introduced to the role through a series of projects relevant to the Defence Force.
If unregistered, the Directorate of Psychology will finance and supervise you through your journey to become a NZ registered psychologist.
Job on base
Your role is demanding yet fulfilling and provides exposure to a number of areas within the disciplines of organisational and military psychology.
Navy Psychologists are regularly involved in challenging professional tasks within the New Zealand Defence Force that require psychological knowledge and expertise.
Job on deployment
Another significant area of work involves support to operations. As an RNZN psychologist, you will have the opportunity to provide support to crew onboard a ship at sea.
You will also be part of a wider team of NZDF psychologists. All NZDF psychologists are involved in providing education and support to individuals and formations heading overseas on deployments, as well as providing support and screening for those returning from missions.
From time to time, this work occurs outside NZ so you may be called upon to serve overseas temporarily.
Career progression and training
Career Progression
Basic training
After completing Junior Officer Common Training you will join the Organisational Psychology Department, where you will undergo two weeks of induction training.
This will involve meeting all the relevant personnel and introducing you to the variety of roles that are undertaken by psychologists.
Following the completion of your registration, you will continue consolidating your experience and skills learnt within the Organisational Psychology Department.
During this time you will become eligible to go to sea or overseas, to provide deployment related support. You are also likely to get involved in more joint activities than other branches such as specialised selection boards.
After working as a registered Psychologist for a minimum of 2 years you will also have the opportunity to move into other roles within the wider Defence Force, including positions based in Wellington.
Opportunities for psychologists exist within RNZN and Defence Force Headquarters and the Joint Forces New Zealand Headquarters.
Junior Officer Common Training (JOCT)
24 weeks) Location : Devonport Naval Base
The objective of JOCT is to provide you with the core skills of military, mariner, and leadership to be an effective Officer in the Navy.
The course is completed in two phases of training that train key areas of development.
Phase 1 Introduction
This phase focuses on followership and teamwork. Trainees are instructed in basic service knowledge, discipline, parade, and kit preparation.
Physical Training will be conducted at all times throughout training to develop a high level of physical and mental fitness that promotes morale, good health, and good habits.
This phase will cover various topics including :
Physical Fitness
Service Knowledge
Service Discipline
Introduction to the Leadership Development Framework
Damage Control Training
Weapons Training
First Aid
Basic seamanship training
Moving to advanced application
Phase 2 Fit for Sea
The second phase of training will focus on attributes of being in the Navy in preparation for operational service at sea.
Trainees will be taught about the roles and responsibilities on board an RNZN ship. Trainees will also spend time ashore conducting academic and leadership training to further develop as a Naval Officer.
This phase will cover various topics including :
Sea survival
Ship familiarisation
Leadership training
Communications skills
Defence and Strategic Studies
Salary and benefits
Careers in the Navy 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.
$81,184
Starting Trade Training
$169,941
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.
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
Education
Fitness and Medical
Citizenship
Return of Service
Hold a Master's Degree in Psychology or be in your final year of study, preferably with at least one paper in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
A minimum of a B average in the last two years of full-time psychology study is required.
You must be medically fit for service.
You must meet the minimum entry fitness standards.
Colour perception restrictions may apply.
There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required SV security clearance for this trade.
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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