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 About the role 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.
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 various fields. 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 SV security clearance required for this trade. You must be free of any criminal convictions for the previous two years.
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