Army - Reserve Combat Driver

Army Reserve | Logistics & Administration | Operational supportEntry typeArmy ReserveLocationThe Royal New Zealand Logistics Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) (RNZALR) provide various support functions to the New Zealand Army and wider NZDF.Logistics Transport involves the setting up and running of an effective, self-contained transport network.

To keep our guns firing, armoured vehicles driving and soldiers fighting, takes vast amounts of fuel, food and ammunition.

As a Reserve Combat Driver you will operate the vehicles that provide the machine power to carry troops, supplies or equipment in order to keep the Army operating at its highest level in both operational and non-operational environments.Drivers will also be expected to learn and demonstrate soldier skills such as weapon handling and section battle drills before going on to conduct theirtrade training, as they will be expected to combine the two in an effort to maintain security while conducting drivingtasks.As a Reserve Combat Driver you will also be provided with the opportunity to integrate with Regular Force elements on exercise both at home (domestic) and overseas where appropriate.Lawyers, architects, electricians, project managers, police and data analysts number amongst our team and we welcome anyone with an interest in conducting supply chain logistic outputs within the combat battlespace.RequirementsBasicsMust be18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.We offer guidance on entry requirements in oureligibility section .

Apply if you're uncertain, as we'll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.Initial training consists of three stages which equates to approximately 7 weeks of training.

Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) is conducted throughout the calendar year, with Module 2 (Basic Training) & Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Coursing) taking place in November, December and January of a given year.Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) is conducted across New Zealand at specified times throughout the calendar year.

This course is run in Auckland (Whangaparaoa Leadership Centre or RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai), Wellington (Trentham Military Camp) or Christchurch (Burnham Military Camp).

Your Candidate Engagement Facilitator will outline the intended MOD 1 location as part of your initial application to join the ResF.Module 2 (Basic Training) is conducted at Waiouru Military Camp.

This is a 38 day residential course, taking place across November, December and January of a given year (duration accounts for leave period over the Christmas and New Year period).

Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Training) is a twenty day course broken down in tofive modules, undertaken by both Reserve Combat Drivers and Reserve Supply Technicians.As a Reservist you are paid on an hourly rate rather than a salary.

Pay rates depend on the role you are in and your rank; your pay will increase as you move through the ranks.

&As an Army Reserve soldier, the minimum remuneration you will be paid is a daily rate, including holiday pay.

The NZDF also pays4% Kiwisaveron top of your personalcontribution.Your remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.Initial Daily Rate$252Am 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-by-step guide on what to expect at various stages of the application process, specifically for military roles.

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