Navy - Writer (Operational Administrator)

Defence Technology Agency; Auckland; On-site; NZD 62,849 - 76,816; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to gyms and swimming pools on camp

Sponsored tertiary study programmes

Free and subsidized medical and dental care

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Defence Technology Agency in New Zealand is seeking Navy Writers to provide high-quality administrative support to ships and serving personnel. This role combines office administration with maritime duties, requiring a commitment to teamwork and organizational skills. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and free from criminal convictions. The position offers a competitive salary of $69,833 with opportunities for overseas experience and additional benefits including subsidized health care and training programs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• Free of any criminal convictions for the previous two years.
• Strong administrative skills required to support Navy functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative and payroll support to ships at sea.
• Support office administration functions such as customer service.
• Conduct non-administrative tasks as part of the ship's company.

Skills

Teamwork

Administrative support

Customer service

Document management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Writers are part of the Support Branch of the Navy. Organising the pay & administration of a large and complex organisation is a big challenge. Are you up for it?

About the role

Logistics & Administration

Entry type: General entry

Under training

$69,833

Location: As a Navy Writer, you will provide high quality administrative and payroll support to ships at sea and serving personnel. You will also provide support in office administration functions such as customer service, document management and personnel management procedures.

Your role will principally be undertaken at sea onboard ships where you will also perform non-administrative tasks as part of the ship's company, and ashore in Devonport Naval Base. Most Writers also complete at least one period of peacekeeping overseas. The Writer role will suit you if you want a career in administration that is balanced with getting out of the office and doing other varied and exciting things.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.

Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

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.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in ueligibility section. Apply if you're uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

Job on base

The initial parts of your career will be spent ashore in the Devonport Naval Base, with short duration postings to ships and shore establishments to strengthen your training and gain experience. These can include short term postings to other locations in New Zealand as well overseas experiences with NZDF deployed forces and exchanges with other navies.

Job on deployment

Whilst at sea your most important role is as a sailor, utilising the core mariner skills you have gained in fire‑fighting, damage‑control and seamanship tasks. You will also be given advanced first aid training to assist the ship’s medical staff in emergencies. In your trade role at sea you will support the efficient operation of the ship by ensuring that the command and personnel receive top‑level policy advice and administrative support.

Upon successful enlistment into the Navy you will be posted to Devonport, Auckland. Here you will do 16 weeks of basic military training to find out if you have what it takes to be in the Navy, and learn various subjects including:

• Teamwork and support
• Naval history and customs
• Drill and parades
• Core mariner skills and weapons training

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.

Future potential earnings: $98,000

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.

Experience a variety of Naval life as you work in the Officers’ Messes both at sea and ashore. Provide first‑class service at everything from Formal events to diplomatic functions.

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.