Communications and Information Systems Technician

New Zealand Defence Force; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force – Wellington, North Island invites applicants for the role of Communications and Information Systems Technician. After Basic Training, you’ll begin Primary Trade Training covering radio systems, satellite fundamentals, voice procedures, and CISCO IT Essentials and CCNA topics.

Following this, On the Job Training spans about 24 months across Auckland, Ohakea and Wellington, with rotations in several sections and opportunities to deploy on exercises in New Zealand and

Tools

CCNA Certification

Cisco IT Essentials

Job description

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Communications and Information Systems Technician

New Zealand Defence Force – Wellington, North Island

Upon successful completion of Basic Training, you’ll be posted to RNZAF Base Woodbourne (Blenheim) over a period of approximately 26 weeks. Here you will carry out your Primary Trade Training which will train you in:

• Compliance with NZDF Security
• Theory and practical deployment of radio systems, including Satellite Fundamentals
• Voice procedures for a hostile environment including RNZAF Aircraft and international distress voice procedures
• CISCO IT Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Introduction to Networks and CISCO Introduction to Cybersecurity
• How to deploy as a CIS Mechanic with a final culmination exercise

ON THE JOB TRAINING

Upon successful completion of Primary Trade Training, you will be posted to the mission support No. 230 Squadron, where you will consolidate your knowledge and gain new skills towards becoming a CIS Technician.

This period will be approximately 24 months long, where you will rotate through several sections in Auckland, Ohakea and Wellington. You will also have the opportunity to deploy on exercises in New Zealand and Overseas. Your continuation training will also cover:

• Consolidation of military radio training and procedures
• Specific equipment and networks used with RNZAF Aircraft,
• Specific equipment used in deployable CIS Systems and military satellite,
• CCNA Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials.

ADVANCED TRADE TRAINING

Upon successful completion of your On the Job Training, you will be posted back to
RNZAF Base Woodbourne for a period of approximately 16 weeks. Advanced Trade Training builds on Primary Trade Training and the experiences you have gained on the job, in the workplace. You will advance your skills in:

• Building, installation, configuration and maintenance of deployable IT Systems
• CCNA Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
• Foundation Network Security course and CISCO Cyber Security Essentials
• Engineer and maintain bearer systems
• How to deploy as a CISTECH with a final culmination exercise