Navy - Maritime Logistics Officer

Defence Technology Agency; Devonport-Takapuna; Remote; NZD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored tertiary study programs

Free gym and pools on camp

Travel opportunities

Medical and dental care

Subsidised food and accommodation

Job summary

Defence Careers in New Zealand is seeking a Maritime Logistics Officer to coordinate supply lines for ships, bases and personnel, at sea, ashore and overseas. The role involves managing supply chain systems, financial planning and analysis, and logistics planning, including catering and hospitality services.

You will lead and develop high‑performing teams to ensure the unit is materially prepared to deliver outputs, with training phases designed to build leadership and seamanship skills for

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance.
• Citizenship and SV security clearance requirements.
• Willing to work at sea and ashore, including overseas deployments.

Responsibilities

• Provide provisioning for NZDF ships, bases and personnel.
• Manage supply chain systems and financial planning/analysis.
• Oversee logistics planning and catering/hospitality services.
• Lead and develop high‑performing teams to ensure readiness and capability.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain management

Financial planning

Leadership

Education

NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance

Job description

Working ashore, at sea and overseas, you will train to become an expert at leading and organising the provision of supplies to our ships, bases and personnel.

About the role

Logistics & Administration | Officers & Management

Entry type

Under training

$69,883

Location

As a Maritime Logistics Officer (MLO) you work at sea and ashore, both in New Zealand and in foreign countries, and in conflict zones worldwide. Completing a wide variety of logistics management roles. You are responsible for the provision of support to NZDF ship’s bases and personnel and manage supply chain systems, financial planning and analysis, logistics planning and catering and hospitality services – including the management of official functions. You manage and build high-performing teams to ensure the Unit is materially prepared to deliver against outputs.

Requirements

Basics

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age upon entry.

You must have achieved NCEA level 3 with University Entrance.

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 for the previous two years.

There may be a return of service period for this trade.

“Our job is to ensure the ship has the capability it needs, like food or fuel, and other things like spare parts for engines right through to toilet paper. Making sure we've got enough of all of that, ”

Job on base

You will predominantly work a standard 0800 to 1600 day both at sea and ashore. Shore postings can be in any number of areas and typically you will only spend 18 months to 2 years in any one role providing variety and stimulation. These range from the Navy Supply Depot to the Aide de Comp to the NZ Governor General.

Job on deployment

On most Navy ships there is a Maritime Logistics Officer to direct and control resources and personnel. There may also be a Deputy Logistics Officer onboard and one or more Assistant Logistics Officers who have yet to complete their formal qualifications and are participating in on-the-job training. The lifestyle onboard a Navy ship is demanding but very rewarding, living and working with your friends while travelling and experiencing other cultures.

The objective of JOCT is to provide you with the core skills of military, mariner, and leadership to be an effective Officer in the Navy. The course is completed in two phases of training that train key areas of development.

Phase 1 – Introduction

This phase focuses on ‘followership’ and teamwork. Trainees are instructed in basic service knowledge, discipline, parade, and kit preparation. Physical Training will be conducted at all times throughout training to develop a high level of physical and mental fitness that promotes morale, good health, and good habits. This phase will cover various topics including:

• Physical Fitness
• Service Knowledge
• Introduction to the Leadership Development Framework
• Damage Control Training
• Weapons Training
• First Aid
• Basic seamanship training
• Moving to advanced application

Phase 2 – Fit for Sea

The second phase of training will focus on attributes of being in the Navy in preparation for operational service at sea. Trainees will be taught about the roles and responsibilities on board an RNZN ship. Trainees will also spend time ashore conducting academic and leadership training to further develop as a Naval Officer. This phase will cover various topics including:

Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.

In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:

• Access to your Service marae or tūrangawaewae
• Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels
• Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases
• Opportunities to travel
• Free and subsidised medical and dental care
• Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases
• Subsidised insurance cover

Careers in the Navy are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly.

Under training

$69,883

Future potential earnings

$142,000

Be

Prepared

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