Communications and Information Systems Officer Job in New Zealand Recruiting by New Zealand Defence Force

Communications and Information Systems Officer Skip to section: About the role Career progression and training Salary and benefits Entry requirements As a Communications 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. Service Air Force Intelligence, IT and Communications Location Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, Blenheim Starting Trade Training $71,113 About the roleEffective employment of Information Communication Technology (ICT) can offer a military force a significant operational advantage. Communication and Information Systems Officers (CISOs) are experts in the employment of high-tech IT systems designed to interconnect elements of a military force.As a CISO you will be responsible for leading personnel and ICT systems to support operations wherever the RNZAF is deployed.Job on baseJob on deployment To know you can talk up to almost 3000 kilometers away on a piece of wire is really rewarding. After successful completion of RNZAF Officer Commissioning Course (ROC), you will take your first command appointment as a section commander in charge of a team of CIS Technicians at RNZAF Base Whenuapai or RNZAF Base Ohakea.Completion of military training and industry courses will further develop your knowledge, and changing job roles every 2 – 3 years will help broaden your experience. There will be opportunities to deploy on exercises in New Zealand and overseas which are designed to prepare you to lead on military operations.As you gain experience and move up in rank you will have the opportunity to be posted to the operational Headquarters in Trentham or to the strategic Headquarters in Wellington. There you will apply your specialist knowledge to help plan overseas operational deployments and manage projects to introduce new technologies for use by the New Zealand Defence Force.Throughout your career there will be opportunities to study for career-relevant tertiary and industry qualifications, with opportunities to be posted overseas.Salary and benefits Careers in the Air Force are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly. $50,597Under Initial Training$71,113Starting Trade Training$169,941Future Potential Earnings Figures updated on July 1st 2023 Military FactorEarn 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 of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:Free and subsidised medical and dental careAccess to subsidised equipment on camp and basesSubsidised food on camps and basesSponsored tertiary study programmes at all levelsFree access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and basesSubsidised accomodation on camps and basesFree and subsidised insurance coverHelp to buy a home and save for retirementOpportunities to travelCompetitive superannuationEntry requirementsBasicsEducationFitness and medicalPeriod of ServiceYou must be at least 18 years of age at the completion of your RNZAF Officer Commissioning Course (ROCC)Meet the citizenship & security requirements to gain TSV security clearance for this trade.Full Drivers Licence but consideration given for Restricted (in a manual transmission vehicle). You can also browse jobs by specialisation to narrow down your search .
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