Navy - Seamanship Combat Specialist

Defence Technology Agency
Full-time devonport takapuna, auckland Captains, Sailors & Harbour Personnel
Posted:
June 14, 2026
Location:
devonport takapuna, auckland, New-Zealand

Job Description

If you are tough, both mentally and physically, get stuck into this adrenalin packed role, boarding enemy vessels and providing security and maintenance for our ships.

About the role

Combat & Special Operations

Entry type

General entry

Under training

$69,833

Location

Seamanship Combat Specialists are the experts in the control and conduct of all seamanship operations, gunnery tasks, boardings of other vessels and force protection (ships security). They conduct all aspects of ship’s cleanliness and upper deck maintenance. As a Seamanship Combat Specialist your role is mentally and physically demanding, whether driving the Navy RHIBs (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats), undertaking fire fighting exercises, searching boats for illegal cargo, conducting refuellings at sea and all small arm weapon drills and training. Seamanship Combat Specialists are also responsible for all parade and ceremonial duties as well as seamanship...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: devonport takapuna, New-Zealand
Posted: June 14, 2026
Deadline: July 24, 2026