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Service Army Specialisation Army Reserve Location Auckland, Palmerston North Initial daily rate $176 About the role The Royal New Zealand Artillery (RNZA) provides the New Zealand Army with safe, accurate and timely fire support to other ground elements (soldiers and capability).
As Reserve Artillery (Gunner), you will be trained across a variety of different specialist skills within our trade streams:
Weapons Operator (operating the 105mm Light Gun or 81mm mortar) Command Systems Operator (as a computer or radio operator) All of this is delivered in parallel with the soldiering profession, such as the development of infantry skills and tactics.
Reserve Artillery (Gunners) will also be provided with the opportunity to integrate with Regular Force elements on exercise both at home (domestic) and overseas where appropriate.
Career progression and training
Initial training consists of three stages which equates to approximately 7 weeks of training. Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) is conducted throughout the calendar year, with Module 2 (Basic Training) & Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Coursing) taking place in November, December, and January of a given year.
Module 1 is conducted across New Zealand at specified times throughout the calendar year.
Module 2 (Basic Training) is conducted at Waiouru Military Camp. This is a 38-day residential course, taking place across November, December, and January of a given year.
Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Training) is yet to be implemented. Personnel who complete Module 1 and Module 2 will be posted to their unit, and will be informed of the corps training model in due course.
MODULE 1 - Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force Service
The purpose of this stage of training is to familiarise recruits with the Army, and Reserve Force service prior to their attendance at the Recruit Territorial Force All Corps Basic (Module 2 - Basic Training).
This is a two-day introduction to life in the Army. Over this period, you will be attested into the New Zealand Army, learn the basics of drill and command, Military Law, the Ethos and Values of the NZ Army, and the particulars of Reserve Force service.
MODULE 2 - Basic Training
The aim of this course is to develop the individual skill set required of a soldier operating at a basic level of capability.
This stage of training is a 38-day residential course conducted upon your arrival at Waiouru Military Camp.
During this stage of your training you will be introduced to :
Drill First Aid Operate and communicate utilizing in-service communication systems Introduction to the Individual Weapon, Modularised Assault Rifle System Light (IW MARS-L) and light support weapon (LSW-C9) Live firing on the range in order to qualify on the IW MARS-L Annual Weapons Qualification Introduction to and qualification on the high explosive grenade Living in a field environment, including: patrolling procedures, operating in a rifle section, and fieldcraft and battlecraft Introduction to Physical Training, including the Army Fitness Test, swim test, and timed pack walk A broadened understanding of military law, including The Laws of Armed Conflict This stage of initial training concludes with a recruit's graduation from the NZ Army training establishment - The Army Depot.
Recruits will graduate as a fully qualified soldier (rank of Private / Sapper / Gunner / Trooper / Signaller) in the NZ Army's Reserve Force, ready to progress on to initial trade specific coursing.
ARTILLERY (GUNNER) Learn and understand the characteristics, and identify the equipment of the Light Gun. Learn how to sight, bring into action, prepare and fire the light gun.
Conduct fire missions and learn about the different ammunition used.
OPERATOR COMMAND POST Learn the procedures involved in operating a command post within a Gun Battery. This involves being familiar with the high tech systems required to produce advance calculations and conduct fire missions.
SIGNALLER As an Artillery Signaller you learn the role and duties of a signaller on the gun line and in the command post. You will become familiarised with the various service radio communications equipment within the NZDF, including cryptographic equipment.
Salary and benefits As a Reservist, you are paid on an hourly rate rather than a salary. Pay rates depend on the role you are in and your rank; your pay will increase as you move through the ranks.
As an Army Reserve soldier, the minimum remuneration you will be paid from day one is a daily rate of $176 including holiday pay, plus 4% Kiwisaver employer contributions. Your remuneration will continue to increase on promotion and seniority.
Entry requirements You must be at least 17 years of age Preferably hold a Class 1 restricted driver's licence 3 years secondary school. 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.
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