Navy - Medical Officer (Doctor)

About the role

Entry type

Vocationally trained initial salary

$203,464

Location

To achieve the task, the NZDF Medical Officer is expected to provide high quality care to defence personnel at home, on exercise, and on operations.

The NZDF Medical Officer is a generalist with a diverse role that includes aspects of primary care, occupational medicine, sports / musculoskeletal medicine, expeditionary medicine, pre-hospital medicine and acute care. The NZDF Medical Officer will provide this care to NZDF personnel, as required, be it on land, at sea or in the air.

NZDF health is committed to providing opportunities to develop and maintain the skills and experience required to deliver this care. Individual services may provide opportunities to acquire specific occupational knowledge or skills including Dive Medicine and Aviation Medicine, however these are not exclusive to any particular service.

As the role of a Medical Officer is diverse, Medical Officers need to be prepared to work independently and as part of a team, depending on what the mission requires.

• Registration with the NZ Medical Council
• Must have completed postgraduate year 2 (PGY2)
• Meet the citizenship and security requirements to gain SV security clearance for this trade
• Pass an Officer Selection Board

Education

Desirable qualifications and experiences

Applicants would also benefit from experience in small multidisciplinary teams, austere or expeditionary medicine, and / or previous military service.

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the SV security clearance required for this trade. You must be free of any criminal convictions for the previous two years.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in the eligibility section. Apply if you’re uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

Phase 1 – Introduction

This phase focuses on ‘followership’ and teamwork. Trainees are instructed in basic service knowledge, discipline, parade, and kit preparation. Physical Training will be conducted at all times throughout training to develop a high level of physical and mental fitness that promotes morale, good health, and good habits. This phase will cover various topics including :

Phase 2 – Fit for Sea

The second phase of training will focus on attributes of being in the Navy in preparation for operational service at sea. Trainees will be taught about the roles and responsibilities on board an RNZN ship. Trainees will also spend time ashore conducting academic and leadership training to further develop as a Naval Officer. This phase will cover various topics including :

Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.

Benefits

Remuneration for Medical Officers is benchmarked against the DHB, with military factor and superannuation contribution (if joining a scheme) in addition. Candidates will be assessed individually for their starting remuneration step based on postgraduate qualifications and experience. The figures below are only an indication of salary.

Vocationally trained initial salary

$203,464

Future potential earnings

$281,498

Am I fit enough?

If you want to be part of the NZ Defence Force you need to be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide.

Your step‑step guide on what to expect at various stages of the application process, specifically for military roles.

As a Medical Officer, you will provide high-quality care across various settings, contributing to the operational effectiveness of the NZDF.

A unique career combining medical practice with military tradition, based ashore, at sea and even overseas. You will experience a broad range of areas within health and operational medicine.

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