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Defence

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A pilot in the cockpit.

Working as a pilot is just one of the jobs in demand by the Defence Force

Photo courtesy of Royal NZ Air Force

People working in the defence industry work for one of three services:

Royal NZ Navy
NZ Army
Royal NZ Air Force.

Work may include keeping the peace in other countries, defending New Zealand against threats and providing key support during natural disasters.

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Jobs in this industry

Jobs range from specialist combat positions, such as army gunner and pilot, through to a range of supporting jobs such as medic, engineer or administrator.

About this industry

There are labour shortages in all three branches of the Defence Force, with the Army, Navy and Air Force all looking to recruit more personnel.

Training and progression

Accredited qualifications such as national certificates, diplomas and university degrees can be achieved while training in the Defence Force.

Regional information

Manawatu-Wanganui

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Updated February 2009

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New Zealand economic update

Like many countries, New Zealand is feeling the effects of the global economic downturn. We will try to keep our job information updated to reflect these changes, but we recommend that you take the current economic climate into account when using our information.

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