Logistics Specialist

New Zealand Defence Force; Papakura; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Logistics Specialist to ensure our troops have the equipment and supplies they need, wherever in the world they are deployed. You will help keep operations ready and supported.

You’ll become a trained inventory and warehouse operator, gaining forklift and heavy truck licences, and potentially field petrol tanker experience. Training in SAP, the Army’s logistics IT system, will prepare you to manage logistic supply chains and the distribution of goods across

Job description

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If you’re good at thinking ahead and project planning, then you could be well-suited to a career as a Logistics Specialist. Your main responsibility will be to ensure our troops have enough equipment and supplies to complete any task – no matter where in the world you are, and what in the world your mission. You become a trained inventory and warehouse operator, utilising a variety of skills and services to ensure the Army has everything it needs and is prepared to get the job done.

You'll learn how to move all of the New Zealand Army’s equipment around. That means you will gain driving licences in various classes including forklift and heavy truck. You may learn how to operate our field petrol tankers.

You will also receive training in SAP, the Army’s logistic IT system; an internationally used software package used by many of the world's largest and most successful companies. You will learn and become experienced in logistic supply chains and the distribution of goods throughout New Zealand and our regional dependencies.