Communications and Information Systems Officer
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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 role Effective 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 base Job 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.
$50,597 Under Initial Training
$71,113 Starting Trade Training
$169,941 Future Potential Earnings
Figures updated on July 1st 2023
Military Factor 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 of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:
Free and subsidised medical and dental care Access to subsidised equipment on camp and bases Subsidised food on camps and bases Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases Subsidised accomodation on camps and bases Free and subsidised insurance cover Help to buy a home and save for retirement Opportunities to travel Competitive superannuation Entry requirements Basics Education Fitness and medical Period of Service You 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).
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