Army - Combat Engineer

About the Role

The primary role of a Combat Engineer is varied and exciting. Your purpose is to maintain the Army’s ability to move and manoeuvre on the battlefield without interference from hostile forces. The role requires expertise in explosives, bridge construction and demolition, field surveying, mine clearance, booby traps, explosives search, boating, water supply, tree felling, sawmill operation, minor construction, rigging, and small engines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the Army’s ability to move and manoeuvre on the battlefield.
• Provide combat engineering support including explosives, bridge construction, demolition, mine clearance, and field defences.
• Assist in the construction of temporary roads and runways from existing materials.
• Execute demining and mine awareness education.
• Perform gap crossing for Army assets.
• Support infantry (rifleman) roles when not performing core engineering duties.

Qualifications and Training

Training and Deployment

On base, time is spent on continuous training with the Army’s latest equipment and on exercises throughout New Zealand. You will also continue to train in infantry (rifleman) duties such as weapons, medical, and communications training.

When deployed, you will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned in training, including demining, construction of field defences, gap crossing, and demolition. Overseas RNZE personnel serve in small contingents around the globe, including Antarctica, Mozambique, USA, Australia, East Timor, South Pacific Islands, Bosnia, and Iraq.

Benefits

Fit for Service

To join the New Zealand Defence Force you must be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide. The application process includes a step‑by‑step guide outlining expectations at various stages.

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