Navy sailor, Kaumoana taua moana
Also known as
- Naval rating, naval rater, navy seaman
Navy sailors work together to defend their country, keep the peace, patrol borders and provide disaster relief.
Your pay could be
$56K
Lower
$71K to $105K
Most common
$124K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Navy sailors
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular or long hours
- usually work on navy ships and may travel nationally and internationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may work in cold and noisy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- carry out border patrols and security operations
- assist in rescues and disaster relief
- instruct and lead sailors during assignment
- organise and provide training
- teach fitness, first aid and combat
- use and maintain navy equipment
- manage budgets and resources
- join parades and ceremonial events
Practical
Enterprising
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- to be over 16.5 years old when you apply and over 18 when you finish your training
- to complete a training course
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment
You may need
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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