About the role
As a Systems Engineer, your role is to provide network engineering support to the NZ Army's Communication Information Systems fleet.
You will initially receive a Diploma in Information and Communication Technology and later work towards a Bachelor's with a double major in Networking and Security. This study is full-time and funded by the Army, so you will still earn while you learn.
Service Army
Specialisation Intelligence, IT and Communications
Location Palmerston North Christchurch
Starting Trade Training $64,177
Job on base
Your day-to-day activities will involve working as a member in a Communications Access Node (CAN) Detachment. This will see you plan, install, configure, and engineer networked communications systems.
As well as your day-to-day Systems Engineering tasks, you will also conduct training to stay proficient in soldiering skills such as physical fitness, weapon handling, first aid, and general teamwork.
Job on deployment
Deployments of NZ Army personnel will almost always require our own communication networks. As such, Systems Engineers will deploy on a variety of overseas missions and exercises, ranging from short duration missions to establish or upgrade equipment to six-month deployments in support of sustained operations.
Whilst deployed, Systems Engineers will provide technical engineering support to the NZ Army's deployed Communication Information Systems fleet, including but not limited to switching, routing, encryption, and communication links management.
Career progression and training
Your trade training includes a mixture of Army courses, on-the-job training, and tertiary study, spanning over an approximate nine-year period. Courses to progress your career will vary in content, focusing on individual technical skills as a Systems Engineer and personal communication, decision-making, and leadership ability.
Salary and benefits
Careers in the Army are well-rewarded, diverse, and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, your salary will rise accordingly.
$50,597 Under Initial Training
$64,177 Starting Trade Training
$129,061 Future Potential Earnings
Entry requirements
You must be at least 18 years of age upon completion of the recruit course (basic training).
You must have been a NZ Citizen for a minimum of 10 years.
Complete a 10-year background history check with the New Zealand authorities to obtain high-level security clearance.
You must be able to obtain a TSV security clearance.
NCEA Level 2 certificate.
Be medically fit for service and meet the minimum entry fitness standards.
Colour perception restrictions may apply.
On completion of your training, there may be a return of service period for this trade. Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Engagement Facilitator for more information.
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