Army - Combat Engineer

Overview

With the motto of 'Ubique' meaning 'everywhere', military engineering is a varied and exciting trade. It includes bridge building, small boat handling and explosives handling among many skills.

Role summary

The primary role of a Combat Engineer is to maintain the Army's ability to move and manoeuvre on the battlefield without interference from hostile forces. You will provide the Army with combat engineering support and be skilled in explosives, bridge construction and demolition, field surveying, mine clearance, booby traps, explosives search, boating, water supply, tree felling, sawmill operation, minor construction, rigging and small engines.

About the role

Engineering & Technical trades

Entry type : General entry

Under training

Salary : $68,860

Location : New Zealand Army

Requirements

Basics

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.

Note : qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

Depending on which higher qualifications you choose to undertake, the return of service can be up to two years.

Training : New Zealand Certificate of Quarry Shotfirer Course – 24 months.

New Zealand Certificate of Quarry Operations Manager Course – 24 months.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in our eligibility section. Apply if you're uncertain, as we'll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

Job on base

As a Combat Engineer, your time spent on camp will consist of continuous training with the Army's latest equipment. You will head out on exercises throughout New Zealand practicing combat engineering skills that will help the Army move effectively around the battlefield. Your secondary role may be Infantry (Rifleman); you will also continue your soldier training including weapons, medical and communications training.

Job on deployment

When deployed as a Combat Engineer you will have the opportunity to put to use the skills you have learnt throughout your training, including :

A key part of a Combat Engineer's role on deployment is the concept of winning resources – taking a resource and making it usable for Army operations, e.g. the construction of temporary roads and runways from existing materials.

Overseas personnel can be deployed in small contingents around the globe with prior deployments in regions such as Antarctica, Mozambique, the USA, Australia, East Timor, the South Pacific Islands, Bosnia and Iraq.

Benefits

Careers in the Army are well-rewarded, diverse and exciting. As you gain experience and move up through the ranks, your salary will rise accordingly.

Future potential earnings

$98,000

Am I fit enough?

If you want to be part of the NZ Defence Force you need to be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide.

Your step-by-step guide on what to expect at various stages of the application process, specifically for military roles.

Notes

As an Ammunition Technician, you are in charge of keeping the Defence Force armed. You will be responsible for the inspection, bulk storage, field storage, maintenance and disposal of all ammunition and explosives used by the Navy, Army and Air Force.

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