Army - Automotive Technician

Our Automotive Technicians are the backbone of the Army, keeping soldiers and vehicles mission ready.

From diesel trucks to armoured vehicles, motorbikes to generators, you'll be the expert who keeps the force moving.

This isn't just a mechanic's job – it's a career filled with adventure, teamwork, and nationally recognised qualifications.

You'll train on equipment most mechanics never touch, gain leadership skills, and take on challenges in the field that civilian workshops can't match.

About the Role

Apprenticeship trades – Engineering & Technical tradesEntry type – Under trainingSalary – $68,860Location – Trentham

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair a wide fleet, including Light Armoured Vehicles, heavy trucks, motorbikes, generators, and chain saws.

Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in workshop and field environments.

Perform basic servicing tasks to engine replacements and vehicle readiness.

Participate in exercise, training, and operational deployments, ranging from three-month deployments in South Pacific nations to eight-month UN missions.

Support camp routine with sport, PT, parades, and other soldier skills and training activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from the recruit course.

Physical and medical fitness for military duties worldwide.

Commitment to a 24-month return of service after training completion.

Qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

Benefits

Competitive salary and allowances for field, sea, overseas, or deployment duties.

Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels.

Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases.

Free and subsidised medical and dental care.

Subsidised food, accommodation, and insurance cover on camps and bases.

Opportunities to travel and experience diverse roles within the New Zealand Defence Force.

As you advance, earn additional skills and qualifications to increase your salary and career progression within the Army.

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