Army - Reserve Logistics Specialist

Defence Technology Agency; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4%

Job summary

The Royal New Zealand Logistics Regiment is seeking Reservist Logistics Specialists to ensure soldiers have equipment and supplies for success in diverse operations. You will learn the operational military supply chain, drive heavy vehicles, and support forward troops with bulk fuel and water deliveries.

The role includes training across NZ locations, with a defined three-stage program and competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Must be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide.
• Initial training spans three stages over ~7 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure soldiers have equipment and supplies to complete tasks in peacetime and operations.
• Deliver combat supplies to forward troops.
• Operate warehouse, field ablution and laundry systems as required.

Skills

Heavy vehicle driving

Warehouse operation

Logistics coordination

Supply chain understanding

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Reserve Logistics Specialists ensure our soldiers have enough equipment and supplies to successfully complete any task in both peacetime and on operations. From ammunition and fuel, to spare parts and clothing, it will be your task to ensure the Army has everything it needs to get the job done.

About the role

Army Reserve | Logistics & Administration

Entry type

Army Reserve

Location

The Royal New Zealand Logistics Regiment (RNZALR) provide various support functions to the New Zealand Army and wider NZDF.

The Logistics Specialist’s main responsibility is to ensure that soldiers have enough equipment and supplies to successfully complete any task in both peacetime, and on a diverse range of other operations, including humanitarian disaster response. From ammunition and fuel, to spare parts and clothing, it will be your task to ensure the combat operation has everything it needs to get the job done.

As a Reserve Logistics Specialist, you will become experienced in the operational military supply chain, driving heavy vehicles will be one of your foundation skills as you deliver combat supplies and services to forward troops. Your role could see operating bulk carrying capability for both fuel and water, driving cross-country forklifts, operating a warehouse in the bush and operating field ablution and laundry systems in support of deployed troops.

Lawyers, architects, electricians, project managers, police and data analysts number amongst our team and we welcome anyone with an interest in conducting supply chain logistic outputs within the combat battlespace.

Accepting Applications

• Must be18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.

Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in oureligibility section . as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

Initial training consists of three stages which equates to approximately 7 weeks of training. Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) is conducted throughout the calendar year, with Module 2 (Basic Training) & Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Coursing) taking place in November, December and January of a given year.

Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) is conducted across New Zealand at specified times throughout the calendar year. This course is run in Auckland (Whangaparāoa Leadership Centre or RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai), Wellington (Trentham Military Camp) or Christchurch (Burnham Military Camp). Your Candidate Engagement Facilitator will outline the intended MOD 1 location as part of your initial application to join the ResF.

Module 2 (Basic Training) is conducted at Waiouru Military Camp. This is a 38 day residential course, taking place across November, December and January of a given year (duration accounts for leave period over the Christmas and New Year period).

Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Training) is a twenty day course broken down in tofive modules, undertaken by both Reserve Combat Drivers and Reserve Supply Technicians.

As a Reservist you are paid on an hourly rate rather than a salary. Pay rates depend on the role you are in and your rank; your pay will increase as you move through the ranks.

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As an Army Reserve soldier, the minimum remuneration you will be paid is a daily rate, including holiday pay. The NZDF also pays 4% Kiwisaver on top of your personal contribution. Your remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.

Initial Daily Rate

$252

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.