What qualifications do you need to join the NZ Army?

What qualifications do you need to join the NZ Army?

To be eligible for army soldier basic training you need to:

• be at least 17 years old.
• have no criminal convictions.
• have completed at least three years of secondary school education.
• be medically and physically fit.
• be a New Zealand citizen, or a New Zealand residence class visa holder.

What qualification do you need to be in the Army?

You can apply directly to join the army. You don’t need any specific qualifications unless you’re applying for a technical role like engineering or communications.

How much does the NZ Army get paid?

Privates (recently graduated soldiers) usually earn between $44,000 and $51,000 a year. Lance corporals and corporals can earn between $47,500 and $68,000. Sergeants and staff sergeants can earn between $59,500 and $90,500. Warrant officers can earn between $77,500 and $103,000.

How old do you have to be to join NZ Army?

least 17 years old
be at least 17 years old. have no criminal convictions. have completed at least three years of secondary school education.

Can I join the NZ military?

Applicants will need to meet all the following basic criteria for consideration: Be a current serving member of the UK, Australian, USA or Canadian Armed Forces. Have been a citizen of either the UK, Australia, USA, or Canada for a minimum period of 10 years, or have been living in NZ for a minimum period of 5 years.

What’s the age limit for Army Reserves?

You must meet these minimum requirements to join the National Guard or military reserves: Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Be between the ages of 17 and 42 (general requirement range; age varies by branch).

What gun does the NZ Army use?

The majority of weapons now in service are the Australian ADI-made Austeyr F88 variant. It is called the IW Steyr (Individual Weapon Steyr) in service of the New Zealand Defence Force. On 12 August 2015 it was announced the Lewis Machine Tools 5.56 mm MARS-L will replace the Steyr AUG.

Can you leave the NZ Army at any time?

Like any other job, you can resign at any time and typically we ask for three months’ notice. The only exception to this are those who are required to complete a Return of Service Obligation (ROSO) for the specialist training they’ve received.

How many times can you apply for NZ Army?

you may have applied for a trade that we only recruit once per year, or once every two years.