Client:
New Zealand Defence Force
Location:
Linton, United Kingdom
Job Reference:
29973fbf87e2
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Description:
About the role
Combat Medical Technicians (CMT) as part of the Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps (RNZAMC) provide the New Zealand Army with vital medical support in both the battlefield and field hospital environments.
As a CMT in the Army Reserve you will be trained across a variety of different specialist skills within the four main roles below. Your training will be within trauma skills and cover several areas including First Aid, Combat Life Saving, Advanced Trauma, Ambulance and Resuscitation skills. All of this is delivered in parallel with the soldiering profession, such as the development of infantry skills and tactics.
Although CMT is the only medical trade offered by the Army Reserves, we are very interested in individuals who may come to us with a variety of civilian qualifications. Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Firefighters, Lawyers, project managers, police and data analysts number amongst our team and we welcome anyone with an interest in conducting medical tasks within the combat battlespace.
Career progression and training
Initial training consists of three stages which equates to approximately 7 weeks of training. Module 1 (Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force service) is conducted throughout the calendar year, with Module 2 (Basic Training) & Corps Training (Initial Trade Specific Coursing) taking place in November, December and January of a given year.
MODULE 1 - Introduction to the New Zealand Army and Reserve Force Service
This is a two-day introduction to life in the Army. Over this period, you will be attested into the New Zealand Army, learn the basics of drill and command, Military Law, the Ethos and Values of the NZ Army and the particulars of Reserve Force service.
MODULE 2 - Basic Training
The aim of this course is to develop the individual skill set required of a soldier operating at a basic level of capability. This stage of training is a 38-day residential course conducted upon your arrival at Waiouru Military Camp.
During this stage of your training you will be introduced to:
1. Drill
2. First Aid
3. Operate and communicate utilising in-service communication systems
4. Introduction to the Individual Weapon, Modularised Assault Rifle System – Light (IW MARS-L) and light support weapon (LSW-C9)
5. Live firing on the range in order to qualify on the IW MARS-L Annual Weapons Qualification
6. Introduction to and qualification on the high explosive grenade
7. Living in a field environment, including: patrolling procedures, operating in a rifle section, and fieldcraft and battlecraft
8. Introduction to Physical Training, including the Army Fitness Test, swim test and timed pack walk
9. A broadened understanding of military law, including “The Laws of Armed Conflict”
This stage of initial training concludes with a recruit's graduation from the NZ Army training establishment - The Army Depot. Recruits will graduate as a fully qualified soldier (rank of Private/Sapper/Gunner/Trooper/Signaller) in the NZ Army’s Reserve Force, ready to progress on to initial trade specific coursing.
Salary and benefits
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 through the ranks. As an Army Reserve soldier, the minimum remuneration you will be paid from day one is a daily rate of $176 including holiday pay, plus 4% Kiwisaver employer contributions.
Entry requirements
1. You must be at least 17 years of age
2. Preferably hold a Class 1 restricted driver's licence
3. No health experience is necessary to apply for this position but you must be prepared to pursue medic/paramedic related studies.
4. You must be medically fit for service.
5. Colour perception restrictions may apply.
There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required CV security clearance for this trade.
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