The Navy Adventure Challenge (NAC) is run four times a year, and is organised by Navy Recruiting for 40 high achieving young people from around New Zealand.
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The challenge is designed to be informative, fun and challenging; whilst further developing participants’ leadership skills, team work and confidence.

The main aim of the challenge is to provide students with an insight into the career opportunities available within the Royal New Zealand Navy. These include: aviation, engineering and electronics, navigation and warfare, logistics and administration. 

Students will also have the opportunity to engage in and observe a wide variety of activities, which include: physical training, the Navy’s confidence course, ship and base tours, sea survival, fire-fighting, navigation using a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), and a weapons and demolitions display.

Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to meet and talk with a number of naval officers and sailors, in order to learn about their experiences in the Navy and what would be required of them, should they wish to join.

Successful applicants will have their travel to Auckland arranged and funded, and all accommodation, meals and special equipment will be provided.  All activities are compliant with OSH standards, and access to medical care will be available throughout the course of the programme.  

Students who are interested in applying for future challenges should contact their school or university Careers Advisor or their nearest Navy Recruiting Office.  In addition to filling out an application form, candidates will be required to outline why they should be chosen for the next NAC in 200 words or less.  Those short listed will normally be required to attend an interview with their local Navy Recruiter to confirm their eligibility. 

Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a good standard of academic and/or sporting achievement, as well as proven teamwork and leadership skills.