Navy officer, Āpiha taua moana
Also known as
- Naval officer, naval warfare officer
Navy officers drive and manage ships, train navy sailors, manage field exercises and lead sailors in combat, peacekeeping missions, border patrols and disaster relief.
Your pay could be
$68K
Lower
$87K to $124K
Most common
$142K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Navy officers
- 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 do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, lead others and work well under pressure
Tasks
- patrol borders to stop crime and threats
- help in rescues and disaster relief
- take part in peacekeeping missions
- board and search suspicious ships
- use and maintain military equipment
- train in navigation, first aid and fitness
- participate in wartime training exercises
- load and unload supplies at sea
- clean, paint, and repair ships
Enterprising
Practical
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become a navy officer.
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
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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