By Chris Careers

Career 1: NZ Army Driver...

Minimum age: 17 (year 11 completed) School Qualifications: A proven ability in maths and english at NCEA level 1. Divers Licence: You will need a restricted Class 1 driver's licence and should have no traffic convictions. Other info: 100% colour image required. Mechanical ability would help your applicant. Pay: Between $25,800 and $72,600 a year does depend on rank.

Training: For the first 12 weeks you will attend recruit training in Waiouru where you will adapt from civilian to Army life and learn to be a soldier. Once this is completed, you will be ready to start learning your trade.

Career 2: NZ Army Ammunition Technician

Minimum age: 17 (Year 11 Completed) School Qualifications: A proven ability in English, Maths and Science at NCEA Level 1. Additional Information: 100% visual colour image required. Pay: Between $75,000 and $100,000 a year but depends on rank.

Training: For the first 12 weeks you will attend recruit training in Waiouru where you will adapt from civilian to Army life and learn to be a soldier. Once this is completed, you will be ready to start learning your trade. All Ammunition Technicians undergo the Royal NZ Army Logistic Regiment Basic Course.

Career 3: NZ Army field engineer

Minimum age 17 Year 11 completion School Qualifications: A proven ability in English and Maths at NCEA level 1(12 credits per subject) or equivalent. Driver's Licence: A Class 1 restricted driver's licence is recommended, but is not compulsory. Pay: Between $46,190 and $80,057. Depends on what rank you are

Training: For the first 12 weeks you will attend recruit training in Waiouru where you will adapt from civilian to Army life and learn to be a soldier. Once this is completed, you will be ready to start learning your trade.

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