A clearance diver is an exciting career path for members of the Recent Zealand Defence Force. A Navy diver is trained in mine clearance and underwater explosives, utilising the latest diving equipment. They also search for missing persons and conduct underwater engineering on ships and structures.
About the role
Combat & Special Operations
Entry type: General entry
Under training
Salary: $68,860
Location: Devonport, Auckland (upon enlistment)
Requirements
Basics
- Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
3 years secondary school. Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.
We offer guidance on entry requirements in our eligibility section. Apply if you\'re uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.
“I’ve led a team to the Solomon Islands to do some EOD work clearing all the explosive remnants of WWII... To go out and get rid of all that danger for them was pretty cool.”
Upon successful enlistment into the Navy you may be posted to Devonport, Auckland. Here you will do 16 weeks of basic military training to determine if you have what it takes to be in the Navy, and you will learn subjects including:
- Teamwork and support
- Naval history and customs
- Drill and parades
- Core mariner skills and weapons training
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.
In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits include:
- Access to service marae or tūrangawaewae
- Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels
- Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases
- Opportunities to travel
- Free and subsidised medical and dental care
- Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases
- Subsidised insurance cover
Careers in the Navy are well-rewarded and diverse. As you gain experience and advance, your salary rises accordingly.
Under training
$68,860
Future potential earnings
$98,000
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.
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