Army soldier, Hōia ope tauā
Also known as
- Armoured combat specialist, gunner, infantry combat specialist, ammunition technician, combat driver, rifleman
Army soldiers work together in highly skilled teams for combat and security operations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$61K to $101K
Most common
$122K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Army soldiers
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular or long hours
- usually work at military sites or combat areas and may travel nationally and internationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- use and maintain weapons, radios and vehicles
- train in survival, navigation, first aid and fitness
- practise for war scenarios
- move, load and unload supplies
- set up and pack up camps
- assist in rescues and disaster relief
- join parades and ceremonies
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become an army soldier.
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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