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The Royal New Zealand Navy protects New Zealand's coastline, the economic resources of our oceans, and works to build peace and security in the Asia Pacific region.

A job in the Navy provides opportunities that no other profession can. You’ll be working with great people who are motivated, professional and dedicated. If you go to sea you’ll be on a fleet of modern ships, you’ll see New Zealand and the world.

In the Navy you’ll be able to develop your career and interests while learning and having fun at the same time.      Get into a job in the Navy now!

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Navy officers Titheridge and Foster in Haiti

Navy officers join effort in Haiti

Two Navy officers have joined forces in Haiti working with the Canadian forces. HMC Ships ATHABASKAN and HALIFAX are there to provide humanitarian relief.

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Lieutenant Andrew Wilson with locals

On deployment in Sudan

Feature story from Lieutenant Andrew Wilson currently on deployment in Sudan working with the UNMIS.

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Marine Engineering Officer, Brendan Wallis

Marine Engineering Officer, Brendan Wallis

Meet Brendan Wallis and hear about his experiences as a Marine Engineering Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what his job involves.

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Electronic Technician, Rebecca Tomkins

Electronic Technician, Rebecca Tomkins

Meet Rebecca Tomkins and hear about her experiences as an Electronic Technician in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what her job involves.

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Marine Technician, Jordan Mathisen

Marine Technician, Jordan Mathisen

Meet Jordan Mathisen and hear about his experiences as a Marine Technician in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what his job involves.

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Weapon Engineering Officer, Sarah Smith

Weapon Engineering Officer, Sarah Smith

Meet Sarah Smith and hear about her experiences as a Weapon Engineering Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what her job involves.

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Warfare Officer, Alexandra Hansen

Warfare Officer, Alexandra Hansen

Meet Alexandra Hansen and hear about her experiences as a Warfare Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what her job involves.

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Supply Office, Linda Bruce

Supply Officer, Linda Bruce

Meet Linda Bruce and hear about her experiences as a Supply Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what her job involves.

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Diver, Peks Kaa

Diver, Peks Kaa

Meet Peks Kaa and hear about his experiences as a Diver in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what his job involves.

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Communications Operator, Melanie Huata

Communications Operator, Melanie Huata

Meet Melanie Huata and hear about her experiencee as a Communications Operator in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what her job involves.

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Hydrographic Officer, Kyle Spencer

Hydrographic System Operator, Kyle Spencer

Meet Kyle Spencer and hear about his experiences as a Hydrographer in the Royal New Zealand Navy and what his job involves.

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Helicopter Crewman Tiffany Kalin

First female helicopter crewman

AHSO Tiffany Kalin has recently qualified as the Navy’s first female Helicopter Crewman; currently working with RNZAF No3 SQN in Ohakea.

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Navy diver with old war mine

Mine clearance exercise in Noumea

The crew onboard HMNZ ships RESOLUTION and MANAWANUI along with the Navy diving teams have been in Noumea on a mine clearance exercise.

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Kirk Penney

Breakers' star joins Navy's Kia Kaha programme

Kirk Penney became the second kiwi in the NBA, is a successful Breakers' player and is now helping the Navy with the Kia Kaha programme.

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Greeting the local kids in Sudan

Postcard from Sudan

“So what will you actually be doing in Sudan?” I had the slick staff answers about monitoring the Peace Agreement, but in reality the task that has most touched me is ‘providing a UN presence’. Find out about Lt CDR French's time in Sudan.

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Medic at work in Samoa after tsunami

Operation Tsunami Relief

At 06:48NZT on 30 September, a large 8.3 magnitude earthquake occurred 18-30 km under sea, about 124 miles southwest of Samoa. This story tells of the efforts made to provide relief to the Samoan people and their communities.

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Passing Cape Adare

To the Antarctic

As part of NZ policy there is a requirement for a national representative to accompany all tourist vessels in the Ross Sea region. Read about Lt Dron's experiences in Antarctica.

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Officers & Management

The key focus of the Navy is to have ships at sea undertaking operational missions in line with governmental policy. Read more »

Operational Administrators working together

Logistics, Hospitality & Administration

Having the right information, supplies and services is critical to our success. Read more »

Operations Trade

Operational Trades

Ever wanted to command a ship or use state of the art equipment to locate a submarine? Read more »

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