Army Crewman
Tasks & duties
Army crewmen may do some or all of the following:
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drive and maintain armoured vehicles
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operate and maintain radio equipment
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use and maintain machine guns and other weapons
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plan the movement of armoured vehicles
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transport and protect infantry soldiers in combat
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take responsibility for an armoured vehicle and its crew
Skills & knowledge
Army crewmen need to have:
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knowledge of how to operate and maintain weapons and radio equipment
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knowledge of vehicle engines and parts
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knowledge of NZ Army regulations and combat
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good communication skills
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the ability to interpret information
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basic maths skills
Entry requirements
To join the NZ Army you must be:
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at least 17 years old
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a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident staying in New Zealand for at least five years
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have no criminal convictions for the previous two years
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be medically fit for service
To become an army crewman you need to have NCEA Level 1 (8 credits per subject) English and maths or School Certificate equivalent.
Training on the job
Skills are gained on the job. All NZ Army recruits need to complete the 12-week All Arms Recruit Course (AARC) at Waiouru Military Camp before training for their specific trade.
Army crewmen must then complete the Regular Force Infantry Corps training at Burnham military camp. After Corps training, more advanced trade training and courses are conducted in Waiouru at the Combat School.
Once Corps training is completed, crewmen are posted to either 1st Battalion, RNZIR at Linton Military Camp or 2nd/1st Battalion at Burnham Military Camp. Army crewmen train on the Light Armoured Vehicles (the NZLAV) as a gunner, driver and eventually a crew commander.
Useful experience
Training in the Territorial Force, work in a team environment, or work as a mechanic is useful. A Heavy Trade licence is also helpful.
For more information, please refer to Career Services.
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