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Who are the Territorials?

The Territorials are the men and women who make up the Army’s reserve force, the group of specially trained part-time soldiers and officers who can be called upon to help out in emergencies.

During the week these men and women lead normal civilian lives. But over about twenty days a year, on weekend training sessions or field exercises, they become fully-fledged members of the New Zealand Army.

Work clothes are exchanged for camoflague uniforms. Job titles are replaced by ranks. And the man or woman on the street becomes a highly capable, professional soldier or officer.

What do we do?

There is no one thing that a Territorial does. Each individual has a different part to play, depending on their interests, their abilities, their rank and the Regiment they belong to.

One thing is certain, though, whether they’re discovering new techniques in camp or in the wilderness, everyone in the Army gets to do things they wouldn’t do in everyday life.

What are some of the benefits?

Comradship, new friends, an opportunity to improve your personal skills, as well as gain self confidence.  There is also opportnunities for travel within NZ and overseas.  Some of our territorials are serving with the United Nations in places such as East Timor and Israel.

In addition, Territorials get paid for the days they work and get an annual gratuity if they complete 20 days per year. Your employer can benefit as well.

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Thanks sounds great!     How do I join?

 
Officers

As an Officer, you could be responsible for a platoon of about 30 soldiers. This means being a leader, trainer and strategic planner, as well as having the personal drive to inspire respect in others.

We don't expect you to know all this when you start so you'll receive training in leadership, human resource management, public speaking, lateral thinking and problem solving.

On top of your managerial duties, you'll also be a military role model, trained in everything from bushcraft and survival to tactics and communication.   With this under your belt, you'll be able to make the right decisions under the most intense pressure.

To be an Officer in the Territorials

  • you'll have to make a commitment of 20 days a year - including some weekends and evenings.
  • you must be reasonably fit,
  • aged between 17 and 35,
  • have an aggregate of 20 marks or less in their best four subjects in sixth form certificate inclusive of english which must be a grade 5 or less.
  • you must be a NZ citizen.

Have you got what it takes?

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But I want to be a Soldier in the Territorials.....
  • you'll have to make a commitment of 20 days a year - (including some weekends and evenings).
  • you must be reasonably fit,
  • aged between 17 and 42,
  • have completed a minimum of three years secondary education,
  • and must have permanent New Zealand residency.

The WWCT Regt currently has vacancies in the following trades:
Rifleman

In the event of an emergency or war, you’ll be the Army foot soldier in direct contact with the enemy on the ground. You’ll be fit, capable of travelling quickly across country and part of a highly trained, close-knit fighting team. In peacetime, you could be helping out in the community, whether it’s as part of the relief force after a natural disaster, or on a search for missing trampers, or deployed as part of a United Nations force.

 

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Field Engineer

You’ll be responsible for making sure the Army can get wherever it needs to through bridging and route maintenance, as well as preventing the enemy from moving across country. This means being cross-trained in a wide range of engineering tasks, from demolitions to bridge building, mine clearance and construction techniques.

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Telecommunications Operator

This job involves working with the sophisticated communications equipment and technology which keep the Army’s command and control systems up and running. You will learn to set up, operate and repair multi-channel communications, long and short range radio networks, teleprinter systems, computer networks and satellite terminals. Out in the field, you could find yourself in a highly mobile, parachute-trained radio detachment or possibly a vehicle mounted radio/field line detachment. There are also opportunities to travel abroad on overseas training exercises or on United Nations deployments.

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There are also limited vacancies for cooks, drivers, administrators and medics.

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If this sounds like you then call 0800 4759928 or email us with your contact details                                               five_battalion@xtra.co.nz

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