Air Force - Air Warfare Specialist

Defence Technology Agency; RNZAF Base Ohakea Transmitting Station; On-site; NZD 69,833 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with potential career growth

Access to Service marae or tūrangawaewae

Sponsored tertiary study programmes

Free access to gyms and swimming pools

Opportunities to travel

Free and subsidised medical and dental care

Subsidised food and accommodation while on duty

Subsidised insurance coverage

Job summary

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking an Air Warfare Specialist to operate advanced sensor systems on the P-8A Poseidon. Key responsibilities include maintaining sensor suites, processing actionable intelligence, and participating in various missions such as Search & Rescue. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, commit to two years of service following training, and meet medical requirements. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $69,833 with potential increases based on experience and additional benefits including subsidised medical care and tertiary study programmes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old upon completion of the recruit training course.
• Commit to a minimum of 2 years of service in the New Zealand Defence Force following graduation.
• Meet medical and physical fitness standards required for military duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain onboard sensor suites including Radar, Electro-Optics, Electronic Warfare and Acoustic Warfare.
• Process and analyse collected data and present actionable intelligence to the crew.
• Participate in diverse mission types such as Search & Rescue, Fisheries and Border Patrols.
• Carry out on-board aircrew duties including mission support and emergency procedures.

Job description

As an Air Warfare Specialist, your primary role is to operate the P-8A Poseidon’s advanced sensor systems and analyse information to support mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain onboard sensor suites including Radar, Electro-Optics, Electronic Warfare and Acoustic Warfare.
• Process and analyse collected data and present actionable intelligence to the crew to aid tactical employment.
• Participate in diverse mission types such as Search & Rescue, Fisheries and Border Patrols, Airborne Surveillance, Military Operations and Exercises.
• Carry out on‑board aircrew duties: human and crew resource management, mission support, stores loading, system fault‑finding and emergency procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be 18 years old upon completion of the recruit training course.
• Commit to a minimum of 2 years of service in the New Zealand Defence Force following graduation.
• Meet medical and physical fitness standards required for military duties.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($69,833) with potential to increase to $98,000 with experience.
• Access to Service marae or tūrangawaewae.
• Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels.
• Free access to gyms and swimming pools at camps and bases.
• Opportunities to travel, both domestic and overseas operations.
• Free and subsidised medical and dental care.
• Subsidised food and accommodation while on duty.
• Subsidised insurance coverage.