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Movement Operator

Job Group

  • Soldier

Job Availability

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

The Role

Movement control is about logistics planning such as how to move a unit of 250 people, with equipment, from North Cape to Bluff or an overseas destination. Personnel, transport, equipment, supplies, and travel arrangements are all planned and co-ordinated by Movement Operators. While your role is with the Army, you’ll be working closely with the Navy and Air Force.

Job on Camp:

As a Movement Operator you perform a variety of logistics jobs, you could include:

  • Loading and unloading cargo from supply ships and aircraft

  • Planning and implementing the movement of personnel and equipment

  • Or packing and preparing equipment and supplies to be dropped by aircraft.  

Job on Deployment:

As you progress in your training, you may find yourself working in Antarctica, Australia and the Pacific Islands. As you spend more time in the New Zealand Army, you will become employable in a wider variety of roles and may travel to places such as South East Asia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Career Progression:

Throughout your career as a Movements Operator, you will gain the various licences required to drive vehicles such as forklifts, heavy trucks etc. You will learn about all the computer systems used to plan and implement the movement of troops and supplies, as well as the hardware – like parachutes, boats, cranes etc – required to get ensure a safe delivery. You will also attend various management and leadership courses.

Pay & Benefit Details

The minimum remuneration you will be paid from day one is $31,894. Your remuneration will increase upon graduation of your recruit course to $40,646 and will continue to increase on promotion and seniority.

General Requirements

  • You must be at least 17 years of age

  • You must be a NZ citizen (some exceptions apply)

  • You must be of good character – assessed by a study of testimonials and a police record check.

  • Driver's Licence: You will need a Class 1 restricted driver's licence with no traffic convictions. Heavy trade practical or theory licences are preferable.

Educational Requirements

  • You must have completed at least three years at secondary school and a proven ability in English, Mathematics and one other subject at NCEA Level 1 (12 credits).

Fitness Requirements

  • You must be medically fit for service

Training

Basic Training

Upon successful enlistment into the Army you will be posted to Waiouru Army base. Here you will do 16 weeks of basic military training to find out if you have what it takes to be in the Army, and learn various subjects including:

  • Organisation and Administration

  • Army Customs and Protocol

  • Drill and Parades

  • Military Field Skills and Weapon Training

  • First Aid

  • Physical Fitness

Job Training

In the first 12 months of service, you will complete three courses:

  • A Basic Course familiarising you with the vehicles and equipment used by the New Zealand Army. (You may also begin training to gain your heavy trade, forklift and other licences.)

  • A Junior Driver's Course, teaching practical tasks and driving skills related to the vehicles you need to be able to drive.

  • A Basic Movements Course teaching you about working with aircraft and ships.

Ongoing Training

After you have been in the New Zealand Army for approximately 18 months, you will then attend a Junior Movements Course, preparing you for leadership and supervisory positions within your trade.

You will be eligible to attend an Intermediate Movements Course – offering further training in the movements field as well as additional management and leadership training – after completing approximately two years service.

Location Details

You'll be posted to Linton initially for trade training. After that you'll be posted to either Auckland, Linton or Burnham

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    Movements Operator

    Movement control is about logistics planning such as how to move a unit of 250 people, with equipment, from North Cape to Bluff or an overseas destination. Personnel, transport, equipment, supplies, and travel arrangements are all planned and co-ordinated by Movement Operators. While your role is with the Army, you’ll be working closely with the Navy and Air Force.

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