About the role
Combat Medical Technicians (CMT) as part of the Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps (RNZAMC) provide the New Zealand Army with vital medical support in both the battlefield and field hospital environments.
As a CMT in the Army Reserve you will be trained across a variety of different specialist skills within the four main roles below.
Your training will be within trauma skills and cover several areas including First Aid, Combat Life Saving, Advanced Trauma, Ambulance and Resuscitation skills.
All of this is delivered in parallel with the soldiering profession, such as the development of infantry skills and tactics.
Although CMT is the only medical trade offered by the Army Reserves, we are very interested in individuals who may come to us with a variety of civilian qualifications.
The RNZAMC is unique within the NZ Army in that its regular and reserve forces occupy two distinct trades. Regular personnel (RF) are in the medic trade and reserve personnel are in the Combat Medical Technician (CMT) trade.
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 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) 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 (duration accounts for leave period over the Christmas and New Year period).
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 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.
Corps Training - Initial Trade Specific Coursing
Initial trade specific coursing differs across the various Army corps. The purpose of initial trade specific coursing is to provide personnel with the necessary basic trade specific skills required of their respective corps.
All personnel will continue to build on the foundational knowledge obtained through Basic Training, with trade specific and ongoing training continuing to refine outputs focused on operations within the combat battlespace.
As a CMT in the Army Reserve you will be trained across a variety of different specialist skills within the four main roles below.
This course covers the skillset across the four pillars within a deployed health Task Unit that a CMT will occupy.
Ambulance Team : Driver
Ambulance Team : Second Medic
Medical Detachment : Third Medic
Light Dependency Unit (LDU) : Second Medic
This course will provide you with the necessary skills to be a functioning element within a deployed health Task Unit. Unit training will continue to build on your training and further develop your skills in your chosen trade.
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.
Entry requirements
You must be at least 17 years of age
Preferably hold a Class 1 restricted driver's licence
No health experience is necessary to apply for this position but you must be prepared to pursue medic / paramedic related studies.
You must be medically fit for service.
Colour perception restrictions may apply.
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