Parachute Jump Instructor: Elite Military Training Leader

Defence Technology Agency; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to gym and swimming pools on/c/

Job summary

The Defence Technology Agency in New Zealand seeks a Parachute Jump Instructor (PJI) to train NZ Defence Force personnel in static line, free‑fall, and related parachuting tasks. Based at Whenuapai, you will deliver descents from C-130s, supervise drop zones, and participate in the Kiwi Blue display team.

This general entry, under training role requires an NZPIA B License with at least 200 jumps and being 18 by graduation.

Qualifications

• An NZPIA B License with a minimum of 200 jumps (or equivalent).
• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• Qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

Responsibilities

• Teach members of the NZ Defence Force to descents ranging from 800 to 13,000 feet in various situations.
• Act as a dispatcher for parachuting sorties and conduct drop zone safety officer duties.
• Conduct live training activities during day and night and manage descents onto water and remote Drop Zones.

Skills

NZPIA B License

200 jumps

Job description

The Defence Technology Agency in New Zealand seeks a Parachute Jump Instructor (PJI) to train NZ Defence Force personnel in static line, free‑fall, and related parachuting tasks. Based at Whenuapai, you will deliver descents from C-130s, supervise drop zones, and participate in the Kiwi Blue display team.

This general entry, under training role requires an NZPIA B License with at least 200 jumps and being 18 by graduation.