Air Force - Air Warfare Officer

Defence Technology Agency
Full-time wellington, wellington Aviation & Airport Personnel
Posted:
June 08, 2026
Location:
wellington, wellington, New-Zealand

Job Description

Aboard the long-range surveillance P-8A Poseidon aircraft, you will learn to operate and manage the complex hi-tech systems used to conduct a wide variety of missions including anti‑submarine warfare, resource protection and search and rescue.

About the role

Flight operations | Navigation | Officers & Management

Entry type

Under training

$69,833

Location

Varied

As an Air Warfare Officer (AWO), you’ll hold a key position flying and operating one of the Air Force’s newest, most capable and technologically advanced aircraft – the P‑8A Poseidon of the Airborne Surveillance and Response Force.

On completion of initial and conversion training, you will take your place as a junior Tactical Coordinator (CO‑TAC) onboard the P‑8A. You will be working alongside the Tactical Coordinator, Sensor Operators and Pilots to manage the range of tactical missions carried out by the aircraft.

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: wellington, New-Zealand
Posted: June 08, 2026
Deadline: July 18, 2026