It’s been said that Navy life is unique and it’s true. In what other job could sail around the world with your mates, meet new people, experience new cultures, and work with cutting edge equipment any ordinary company would never have access to? All this, in addition to protecting your country; that’s the Navy.
HMNZS Philomel in Devonport is our home base. The base provides support for ships and personnel when away at sea. It’s a place where we work together, play together and support each other; one of the best parts of Navy life.
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Your life in the Navy, and time spent at sea, will vary depending on the job you have. As you would expect, most jobs have a maritime focus; however there will be a combination of time both at sea and on base.
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Promotion in the Royal New Zealand Navy depends on your own personal initiative, aptitude and the will to succeed. The Navy offers equal opportunities for everyone to progress; personally and within the rank structure.
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One day you could be on patrol in the South Pacific Sea and the next Peacekeeping on the other side of the world. So the chances are you’ll see a lot more of the world than you thought.
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Being part of a military organisation is not all about hard-out physical training. Our bases and ships have sports and recreational facilities where you can work out in your own time, relax or exercise with your mates.
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Over the years many people have formed misconceptions and learned half-truths about what it’s like to be in the Navy. This page will help you see what we’re really all about.
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What does 'rating' mean? Why are the toilets called the head? How can I understand what something means in 'plain english'? Find out in our naval terminology guide.
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