Skip to section: Career progression and training Entry requirements Not many legal specialists get trained to lead teams of people in all kinds of situations, handle weapons and develop problem-solving skills. As a Reserve Legal Officer, you could find yourself working in areas such as military law, military and civilian employment law, or human rights and privacy law. Service Location $251.17 Daily Rate Upcoming Intake 17 February, 2022 About the role Legal Advisors (LEGADs) in the New Zealand Defence Force work in what could be best described as a 'Specialised General Practice'. As a LEGAD, your career can vary greatly depending on your tasking, but the principal areas in which you may practise are: Military law Military and civilian employment law The law of armed conflict, and other international and domestic law applicable to the operations of the Armed Forces Human rights and privacy law Contract law As a Reserve Legal Officer, you may provide legal advice to all levels of command. That advice may encompass a range of topics, including disciplinary matters, military justice procedure, Service Police investigations, Courts of Inquiry, command investigations, the law of armed conflict and rules of engagement, compliance with applicable civil law, civilian employment disputes, complaints, and contracts. Reserve Legal Officers may also advise on, and assist with, the formulation of policy, and provide legal training and education. From time to time, and depending upon your experience, you may be required to appear for the Crown in the Court Martial of New Zealand, or other courts and tribunals such as the Summary Appeal Court of New Zealand or a coroner's inquest. The majority of your career as a LEGAD will be spent in a tri-service environment. This means that Reserve Legal Officers may serve at various defence establishments, and your work colleagues can be Navy, Army, Air Force and civilian. You may also have the opportunity to serve overseas, on exercise or on deployment. Career progression and training Training Overview Time Commitment Basic Training - JOCT Job Training - Legal Officer During your first 11 months in the Navy, you will be taught core military, mariner and leadership skills in order to be an effective officer in the Navy. Basic Training - Junior Officer Common Training : This initial training is known as Junior Officer Common Training (JOCT) and begins with nine days at Devonport Naval Base and the Tamaki Leadership Centre in Whangaparaoa. Job Training : Specialist training as a Legal Officer is provided as appropriate on an ongoing basis, most of which is conducted in-house. On-going career progression : Following successful completion of JOCT, you will typically be promoted to Sub-Lieutenant and begin familiarisation with Defence Legal Services in Auckland, Waiouru, Palmerston North, Wellington or Burnham. Additionally, your hard work, experience and training accomplishments as a Legal Officer are rewarded by promotions in rank and salary. Course dates will be advised by your Candidate Engagement Facilitator as part of your recruitment journey. As a Reservist you are paid on an hourly rate rather than a salary. Pay rates depend on the role you are in and your rank; your pay will increase as you move up through the ranks. As a Reserve Legal Officer, the minimum remuneration you will be paid from day one is a daily rate of $251.17 including KiwiSaver and holiday pay. You are paid for each hour you work, up to a maximum of eight hours' pay per day. Your remuneration will continue to increase on promotion and with the gaining of seniority. $251 Daily Rate Entry requirements Basics Education Fitness and Medical Be a minimum of 17 years of age upon entry. Be free of any criminal convictions. Be of good character - assessed by a study of testimonials and a police record check. Good understanding of criminal justice and procedure, alongside public law. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
