Weapons Engineer Officer

at NZDF
Published December 9, 2020
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Category Engineering  
Job Type Full-time  
Salary
$70,000 - $79,999

Description

Weapons Engineer Officer NZDF location Auckland. Salary $70,000 - $79,999.

Weapon Engineer Officers (WEO) are the Navy’s experts in weapon systems, communication, sensors, and combat management systems. WEOs onboard ship lead a team of highly skilled technicians who maintain and repair the sophisticated equipment that provides our fighting capability.

WEOs are also involved in the management of complex multi-million dollar projects, equipment procurement and upgrades, system optimisation and maintenance planning. Your career will be managed so that you have a comprehensive and full understanding of all aspects of weapon engineering.

Basic training upon successful enlistment into the Navy you will be posted to HMNZS PHILOMEL for Junior Officer Common Training (JOCT). Here you will do 24 weeks of military training in various subjects including organisation and administration, RNZN customs and protocol, Drill and parades, Seamanship and weapons training, First aid, Physical fitness, Team work and self discipline, Leadership training, Communication training, Defence and Strategic studies.

After you have completed JOCT you will move on to trade-specific and on the job training as a WEO. WEO trade specific training is overseas in Portsmouth, UK. Here you’ll complete the Systems Engineering and Management Course (SEMC) which is 6 months long. SEMC is recognised as professional development towards registration as a Chartered Engineer. Qualifications and eligibility, Direct Entry.

Direct Entry BE(Hons) or BEngTech specialising in most engineering specialties (excluding Civil). Degrees in Computer Science, Systems or IT are also accepted. Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance and a minimum of 18 credits in Level 3 Calculus and Physics. 18 years or older on the day you enlist.

All roles free of any criminal convictions and meet citizenship and security requirements to obtain a Top Secret Vetting (TSV) security clearance. Colour perception restrictions may apply. Medically and physically fit.

Benefits competitive salary As a recruit in JOCT you will earn approx. $42,000, however food, accommodation and training is provided. Upon graduation from JOCT you will move up to approx. $74,000 as a university graduate. Your salary will continue to rise as you move up the ranks and gain experience.

Free medical and dental care There are medical and dental centres on all bases. Sports and fitness There are free gyms at most bases, and most sports codes are catered for. Lifestyle There are recreational facilities and social activities for you and your family. Uniform All clothing and equipment requirements are provided at no charge. Accommodation and food There is accommodation available on most bases, you will receive an accommodation allowance after 3 years service and all bases have catered dining halls.