About the role
Reserve MTO Officers fuse maritime trade related information and experience with expert analysis and assessment in order to support the decision-making processes of military commanders at sea and ashore.
Service Navy
Specialisation Naval Reserve
Location Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Initial daily rate $181
Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) is an element of the Defence Force's Information Warfare Domain. The capability is a key enabler, delivering awareness of maritime economic activity including merchant shipping, cargo, fishing, energy and port infrastructure.
MTO personnel are the RNZN's subject matter experts and provide the interface between the maritime industries and the NZDF ashore and afloat in support of routine constabulary tasks, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) and warfighting operations.
MTO Officers :
contribute to the common operating picture
brief merchant vessel masters alongside in port and underway at sea on known security threats and military operations that may impact on their passage
debrief masters to collect information that will enhance understanding of the threat environment
provide advice to military commanders on the maritime industries and the impact of military operations on commercial activities.
MTO Officers may be employed at sea or ashore in New Zealand or overseas supporting NZ Defence Force operations and activities.
Salary
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 up through the ranks. As an MTO Officer, the minimum remuneration you will be paid from day one is a daily rate of $175.90 plus an allowance for holiday pay. You are paid for each hour you work, up to a maximum of eight hours' pay per day. Your remuneration will continue to increase on promotion and with the gaining of seniority.
Entry requirements
Be a minimum of 17 years of age upon entry.
Be free of any criminal convictions for the previous two years.
Pass an Officer Selection Board.
You must have a minimum NCEA Level 3, and/or a recognised qualification of equivalent standard or five years of relevant operational management experience (at sea or ashore).
A Relevant Degree and three years of practical industry experience across (but not limited to):
Aviation Management
Business Management
Computer and Data Sciences
Engineering
Geography
Human Factors
Information Technology
Languages
Law
Nautical Science
Operations
Political Science
Psychology
Safety Science
Supply Chain Management
Transport and Logistics
If you have experience or a degree in an area that is not listed, but you think it might be relevant to MTO, then we encourage you to get in touch.
You must be medically fit for service and meet the minimum entry fitness standards. Colour perception restrictions may apply.
There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the SV security clearance required for this trade. You must be free of any criminal convictions for the previous two years.
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