Navy - Diver

A clearance diver is an exciting career path for members of the New Zealand Defence Force. A Navy diver is trained in mine clearance and underwater explosives, utilising the latest diving equipment. They also search for missing persons and conduct underwater engineering on ships and structures.

About the role

Combat & Special Operations

Entry type: General entry

Under training

Salary: $68,860

Location: Devonport, Auckland (upon enlistment)

Requirements

Basics

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.

3 years secondary school. Note, qualifications may be used to assess trade suitability.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in our eligibility section. Apply if you're uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

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