Minimum Entry Requirements
Navy Generic Requirements
To qualify you will need to meet the minimum basic requirements listed below, as well as specific requirements for your chosen trade. In order to be considered a more competitive applicant, we recommend exceeding these requirements where possible.
You must:
Be a minimum of 17 years of age
Be medically fit for service
Be of good character – assessed by a study of your testimonials and a police record check
Be a New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency and have lived in New Zealand for a minimum of five years.
Sailor Trade Minimum Entry Requirements | |||||
TRADE | NCEA LEVEL | CREDITS PER SUBJECT | SUBJECTS | OTHER REQUIREMENTS | |
Chef | 1 | 12 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. | |
Combat Systems Specialist | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. No decreased colour perception. | |
Communications Operator | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. No decreased colour perception. | |
Diver | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. No decreased colour perception. | |
Electronic Technician | 1 (min 80 credits) | 12 | English, Mathematics and Science or Physics. | ||
Electronic Warfare Specialist | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics. | Min. age 19 years. Min three years secondary school education. No decreased colour perception. | |
Hydrographic Systems Operator | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. No decreased colour perception. | |
Marine Technician | 1 (min 80 credits) | 12 | English, Mathematics and Science or Physics. |
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Medic | 2 | 12 |
| Min three years secondary school education. | |
Musician | 1 | 12 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. Proficiency with instruments is the main criteria. Tertiary qualification is desirable. | |
Operational Administrator | 1 | 12 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. | |
Seaman Combat Specialist | 1 | 8 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. No decreased colour perception. | |
Steward | 1 | 12 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. | |
Stores Accountant | 1 | 12 | English and Mathematics. | Min three years secondary school education. | |
Weapon Technician | 1 (min 80 credits) | 12 | English, Mathematics and Science or Physics. |
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Navy Officer roles - Minimum Entry Requirements
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TRADE | NCEA LEVEL | CREDITS PER SUBJECT | SUBJECTS | OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
Airborne Tactical Officer | 2 | (min 60 credits at Level 2 over 5 subjects). | Five subjects, including English (min 12 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 12 credits at level 1 or above). | No decreased colour perception. |
Helicopter Pilot | 2 | (min 60 credits at Level 2 over 5 subjects). | Five subjects, including English (min 12 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 12 credits at level 1 or above). | No decreased colour perception. |
Marine Engineering Officer
* A BE, a B.Tech or a Dip Eng is offered. | 3 | (min 80 credits at Level 3 over 5 subjects). | Five subjects, including English (min 14 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 14 credits at level 1 or above).
*For those wishing to gain a BE, a min. of 18 credits in Calculus and a min. of 18 credits in Physics is required. |
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Seaman Officer (non-University scheme) | 2 | (min 60 credits at Level 2 over 5 subjects). | Five subjects, including English (min 12 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 12 credits at level 1 or above). | No decreased colour perception. |
Seaman Officer (University scheme)
*A BA, BSc or BBIM is offered, for GLX-H a BA or BSc is offered. | 3 | (min 80 credits at Level 3 over 5 subjects). | Five subjects, including English (min 14 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 14 credits at level 1 or above). | No decreased colour perception. |
Supply Officer (non-University scheme) | 2 | (min 60 credits at Level 2 over 5 subjects). | Five subjects, including English (min 12 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 12 credits at level 1 or above). |
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Supply Officer (University scheme)
* A BBS, BCom or BBIM are offered. | 3 | (min 80 credits at Level 3 over 5 subjects). | Five subjects, including English (min 14 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 14 credits at level 1 or above). |
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Weapon Engineering Officer
* A BE, a B.Tech or a Dip Eng is offered. | 3 | (min 80 credits at Level 3 over 5 subjects). | Five subjects, including English (min 14 credits at level 1 or above in reading or writing) and Mathematics (min 14 credits at level 1 or above).
*For those wishing to gain a BE, a min. of 18 credits in Calculus and a min. of 18 credits in Physics is required. |
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*The Royal New Zealand Navy also offers a range of Specialist roles.
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