Marine Engineer Officer

New Zealand Defence Force; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for an engineering position. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, pass a selection board, and meet national security clearance criteria. Candidates are typically required to hold a BE(Hons) or BEngTech. The organization offers various scholarship schemes for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering disciplines. This role provides a unique opportunity to serve while advancing educational pursuits.

Benefits

Scholarship opportunities

Living allowance during studies

Tuition fee coverage

Qualifications

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age upon entry.
• Eligible to meet national security clearance criteria.
• Pass an Officer Selection Board.

Education

BE(Hons) or BEngTech

NCEA Level 3 with 18 credits in Mathematics and Physics

Job description

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age upon entry.
• Eligible to meet national security clearance criteria, as stipulated by the Government's Protective Security Requirements.
• Pass an Officer Selection Board.

Education

Direct Entry applicants need to hold, or be or be in their final year of, a BE(Hons) or BEngTech. Typically applicants specialise in mechanical, electrical or mechatronics engineering, however, applicants from most engineering specialisations will be considered, including Chemical, Process, Materials and Electronics.

Scholarship entry

The Navy offers graduate and undergraduate scholarships for engineering students who demonstrate the qualities required to become a Marine Engineer Officer.

The minimum educational requirement to apply for a scholarship is NCEA Level 3 with 18 credits in Level 3 Mathematics and Physics and University Entrance.

The scholarships are:

• Salary (Tangaroa) Scheme: Become an Officer in the Navy and be paid to study at the University of Auckland, Massey University (Albany Campus), or the Auckland University of Technology on a ‘year for a year’ return of service basis. There will also be an opportunity for one Tangaroa Scheme MEO per year to study naval architecture through the conjoint AUT and University of Tasmania maritime studies programme.
• Bursary (Chatham) Scheme: Study at the university of your choice while the Navy covers your fees and a living allowance on a ‘year for a year’ return of service basis.
• Graduate (Amakoura) Scheme: Study at the university of your choice and, on completion of your degree, you will have approximately a quarter of your course fees reimbursed annually for every year you serve for up to four years. No return of service incurred.

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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.

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