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=Army soldier = __** What will I do? **__
 * ===__**3 questions I would like to know aboutbeing an army office are? **__===
 * What will I do?
 * what are the working conditions like?
 * what are the job requirements?


 * operate and maintain military equipment, including weapons, radios and vehicles
 * do manual work such as loading and unloading supplies, and setting up camps
 * train across a number of areas, including navigation, first aid, and fitness
 * take part in ceremonial events such as parades
 * take part in peacekeeping operations as part of a United Nations force
 * participate in wartime-scenario training exercises
 * help in search and rescue operations, and disaster relief efforts in New Zealand and overseas.

Army soldiers will also train in a specific role or trade, such as gunner, medic or field engineer, with specific tasks and duties related to each role.


 * __What are the working conditions like? __**
 * Working conditions are usually normal set business hours but can be extended to irregular hours depending on training exercises or when on deployment.
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">work and train at military camps in New Zealand and overseas
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">work in all weather conditions and may have to work in combat situations
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">may spend long periods away from home on overseas assignments.

__**<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">What are the job requirements? **__
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">be at least 17 and a half years old
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">have completed three years of secondary education
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">pass a medical test
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">have a clean police record
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">be a New Zealand citizen, or have permanent residency and have lived in New Zealand for a minimum of five years.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">If you meet these requirements, you will also need to


 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">pass aptitude and fitness tests
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">attend a formal interview for your selected trade (area of specialisation).

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Some trades differ in their age requirements, and may require you to have NCEA credits in specific subjects.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Once accepted into the Army, recruits undertake:


 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">a 16-week recruit training course (basic training) at Waiouru Army Camp
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">specialist training in their chosen trade.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">A current and clean New Zealand driver's licence is recommended for people wishing to join the Army.

__**<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Why I want to do this job? **__ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">I rate this job highly and like it because of the outdoor activities ,working as a team, working with firearms and learning new skills. I beleive I have skills that I can bring to this job such as my indipendance, tenacity and comitment to finishing things. Some skills I could work on would be my fitness, stength and the ability to listen and follow instuctions more clearly.This job could offer me promotions and deployments into other countries or warzones.


 * __<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Sources __**
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">www.careers.govt.nz
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">seek.co.nz
 * <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Nz Army careers