Defence Careers - Intelligence, IT & Communications

Life in an Intelligence, IT and Communications role

Join our team of highly trained specialists in the world of intelligence, IT and communications. You can gain access to world class training and work on high tech equipment that won't readily see in the civilian industries.

Our eyes and ears

Our team of intelligence, IT and communications experts work in a world where no two days are the same. We offer world class training to learn the skills needed to be an expert in the field.

14 Roles available in the Intelligence, IT & Communications specialisation across All services

As an Air Warfare Specialist your primary role is to operate the P-8A Poseidon’s highly advanced sensor systems to collect and analyse information.

As a New Zealand Army Officer, you will lead teams in many different types of demanding environments, ensuring they are well‑prepared, resilient, and mission‑ready.

As a Combat Systems Specialist (CSS) you will work in a team to operate military radars and sonars to understand what ships, aircraft and submarines are in the vicinity of a warship, whether threat or friendly force. If necessary, you’ll operate remotely controlled weapons systems to defend and defeat the enemy. You’ll also act as a crucial communications link between maritime helicopters and home plate (the Ship).

As a Communication and Information Systems Officer (CISO), you will be responsible for leading personnel and Information Communication Technology (ICT) systems to support operations wherever the RNZAF is deployed.

Take up the challenge of mastering some of the world’s most sophisticated information communications technology (ICT) and travel with it to destinations around the world. Join us as a Communications and Information Systems Technician (CISTECH).

Information is power. Be able to operate a variety of specialised military communications technology, by providing the mechanisms to expeditiously transfer information securely, rapidly and reliably between individuals and groups of individuals.

As a Cryptologic Technician (CT), formerly Communications Technician, you will provide communications support in a war‑fighting capacity. Being a CT means you’re vital to the ship's intelligence gathering operation.

Be the ship's eyes and ears and give your ship a winning edge. You’ll see what others can’t by intercepting and identifying electronic signals.

If you are fascinated by the sea and its geography, you will be fascinated by the opportunity to help create the sea and coastline charts to keep our ships at sea and clear of the rocks!

Military intelligence is a fascinating area of our operations and you will be at the heart of it, interpreting intelligence data on a wide range of missions at home and overseas.

Help the Army outsmart the enemy, safeguard Army secrets and give commanders the information they need to make the right decisions.

Test your skills at home and overseas as you learn how to produce accurate intelligence from imagery, electronic signals and geospatial information.

Understand and control the Army’s deployable computer and radio networks that keep our forces in-the-know across the battlespace. IT Specialists are responsible for modern technologies and equipment that enable voice and data communications, as well as providing technical support across the Army.

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