Thank you for your interest in working for New Zealand Army.  This Guide is designed to assist you with your application and give you some information about the recruitment process. Application documents are available at the bottom of this page.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and be able to obtain and maintain the required NZDF security clearance.  This includes applicant's being either a New Zealand citizen, with permanent residency status for a minimum of 5 years, or being citizens of the UK, Canada, Australia or the USA for 10 years or more.  If you do not qualify, we will not be able to accept your application.

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward the following:

• Completed Application for Employment Form. This you will need to print off and post to the address shown on the advert;
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the job. This should address the knowledge, skills experience, competencies and other requirements contained in the job description;
• A copy of your CV;
• Completed Applicant Statistical Information Form (optional).

Your application will be acknowledged by mail or email.

Note: For ease of processing and photocopying, please do not provide CVs and applications bound, or in folders.   A copy (not the original) of your CV is requested, as CVs are not returned following completion of the recruitment process.

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

Your CV should contain the following:

• Full employment history (most recent position first);
• Education, training and qualifications which are relevant to the position;
• Any other relevant information and details of experience.

REFEREES

In the application form we ask you to provide the contact details of three people who we can contact to discuss your application.  Please try to include current or recent previous employers.  If this is not possible, please nominate people who can talk about the skills and strengths you have that are relevant to the position you are applying for. For example you could use a colleague, teacher, principal or a member of your marae or community group. 

Referees will not be contacted without further discussion with you.  Please note that NZDF reserves the right to request additional referees if required.

Application Documents

• Application for Employment (Civil Staff) [pdf - 38 kb]
• Applicant Statistical Information Form [pdf - 44kb]
• NZDF Civilian Fact Sheet [pdf - 98kb]

If you require the job application files in a different format please use our contact form to request a printed copy by mail.

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