Logistics Specialist

Job title: Logistics Specialist

Company: NZDF

Job description: Transfer skills from your civilian career to an exciting equivalent within NZDF. Or start fresh with a unique military role.BackHuihuinga EventsWe host events across the motu so you can explore career options and ask questions of NZDF personnel firsthand.BackTe ao o te ope kātua Life in uniformNo matter which Service you’re in, no two days are the same when you’re rolling with us.BackTe uru mai How to joinBackWhakapā ConnectSearch Reset search SearchAirforceLogistics SpecialistOur supply chain is vital for making the Air Force run smoothly and efficiently. As a Logistics Specialist you’ll help organise, buy and manage all the equipment we use, keeping us ready for any eventuality. It’s a varied and exciting career, and one of the most important roles in the Air Force.Mō te tūrangaAbout the roleSpecialisationsLogistics & AdministrationEntry typeGeneral entryUnder training$68,103LocationWhenuapai, Ohakea, WoodbourneAs a Logistics Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the supply and distribution of military materials, hardware, personnel and supplies using sophisticated computerised systems. You’ll also assist with the movement by air of New Zealand Defence Force personnel and equipment – from the Army’s light armoured vehicles to Air Force helicopters and explosives. When natural disasters hit, and the government directs the NZDF to provide Humanitarian Aid and Disaster relief (HADR) you will play a key role as a Logistics Specialist.To get the job done, you’ll be trained to operate a variety of vehicles, aircraft loading systems and logistics supply systems.Accepting ApplicationsRecruit 1/26, starts 19 Jan 2026 Apply by 25 Aug 2025RequirementsBasics

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• Eligible to meet national security clearance criteria, as stipulated by the Government’s

. * Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence essential.Education

• 3 years secondary school.

Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.Fitness & MedicalCitizenshipThere are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required SV security clearance for this trade.Period of ServiceYour training is some of the most thorough and advanced in the world. Once you have graduated as a Logistics Specialist, you’ll be contractually obliged to spend another 12 months in the Air Force.We offer guidance on entry requirements in our . Apply if you’re uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.“We’ve got to work fast to make sure the Hercs are in the air when they need to be.”Kim SpainJob on BaseA normal day in the life of a LOGSPEC differs depending on your current role. You could be receiving and despatching freight either across NZ or internationally. Selecting stock items for issue to aircraft or putting stock on the shelves. Driving a forklift around base to distribute aircraft parts. Or you could be building pallets for loading aircraft. The great thing about being a LOGSPEC is the variety of roles you may undertake. You could be supporting HADR operations both domestically and internationally.Job on DeploymentWhilst on a deployment you will be responsible for managing the Squadron pack up with aircraft spares. You will be required to request parts from NZ to your location and return unserviceable spares back to NZ and all the appropriate customs paperwork that goes with them. You will generally work closely with the maintenance team if deployed with an aircraft squadron. Other deployments you work in a tri-service team to support the mission associated with your deployment.Career progression and trainingBasic TrainingUpon successful enlistment into the Air Force you’ll be posted to RNZAF Base Woodbourne (near Blenheim). Here you’ll do 12 weeks of basic military training to find out if you’ve got what it takes to be in the Air Force, and learn various subjects including:

• Organisation and Administration
• RNZAF Customs and Protocol
• Drill and Parades
• Military Field Skills and Weapon Training
• First Aid, and Search and Rescue Techniques
• Physical Fitness

Job TrainingAfter 12 weeks basic military training at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, you’ll complete a 14-week residential course before spending two years working in a transit, warehouse or forward support section on an Air Force base, consolidating your training by means of a competency log.Your advanced trade training is also a 14-week full-time residential course, covering air movements training, operational and joint logistics, supply chain management principles and much more. As you progress through the trade courses you will be accredited NZQA certificates, while qualifying for a variety of vehicle and aircraft loading equipment licenses.Benefits & allowancesEarn 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:

• Access to your 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
• Free and subsidised insurance cover
• Help to buy a home and save for retirement

Salary & benefitsCareers 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.Under training$68,103Future potential earnings$98,000Am 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.The application processYour step-by-step guide on what to expect at various stages of the application process, specifically for military roles.Ready to start your Air Force career?Tūranga whaipāngaRelated RolesArmy

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Location: Whenuapai, Auckland – Woodbourne, Marlborough

Job posting date: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:41:36 GMT

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