Skip to section: About the role Career progression and training Salary and benefits Military factor Hydrographic Survey Officers lead teams undertaking survey work in support of everything from beach landings to identifying routes through minefields. You will be trained as a leader, a mariner and a surveyor. Your career will be diverse and challenging with regularly changing roles both within and outside the hydrographic survey trade. Service Intelligence, IT and Communications Location $61,445 Upcoming Intake 16 January, 2023 About the role Hydrographic Survey Officers are qualified in all aspects of military hydrography. Accurate, up-to-date charts and geospatial information are essential to enabling operations at sea and especially in the littoral environment, ensuring hydrographers will continue to be at the forefront of operations. You will gain many technical skills in your time as a hydrographic surveyor utilising a wide range of software and hardware in a field that is rapidly evolving. As a Hydrographic Survey Officer, your career will commence with Warfare Officer training. The skillsets you develop in the first few years of your career, alongside your Warfare Officer course mates, will be developed as you progress. On achieving Warfare Officer qualification milestones you will specialise, undertaking Hydrographic Survey Training as detailed below. Being a Hydrographer still gives you the option of one day becoming Captain of your own ship. Discover more about hydrography as a career Early in your career you will spend the majority of time at sea for a period of around 2 years, and will be posted to various ships alongside your Warfare Officer course mates. You will become qualified to keep watch on a number of RNZN ships, giving you some great experience as a mariner which is hugely beneficial as you begin your specialised career as a Hydrographic Officer. Salary and benefits Careers in the Navy are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly. $45,860 $61,445 Upon Course Completion $135,628 Higher Rank Military factor All full time members of the NZ Defence Force receive an added portion to their salary known as Military Factor. This additional compensation recognises the unique nature of military service and the commitment you make to serve your country. This can include short notice postings around the country and overseas. You will be directed at times to be continuously alert, undertake arduous and hazardous duties, and be exposed to adverse working environments exclusive to military life. This also includes the exercise of military skills not recognised by market comparisons. The part you play in our Defence Force and your commitment to our country will be financially rewarded. Free and subsidised medical and dental care 5 weeks annual leave Access to additional compensation and housing allowances Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels Defence discounts at selected stores and services Entry requirements Basics Education Fitness and Medical Period of Service Be a minimum of 17 years of age upon entry. Be free of any criminal convictions. Pass an Officer Selection Board. Must pass the Navy swim test, conducted wearing overalls and gym shoes: Swim of 50 metres and, on completion, Remain afloat unaided by treading water for three minutes. You can also browse jobs by specialisation to narrow down your search . #J-18808-Ljbffr
