Air Force - Air Warfare Specialist

Defence Technology Agency · rnzaf base ohakea transmitting station, manawatū- hanganui, New-Zealand

Location
rnzaf base ohakea transmitting station
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 02, 2026

Job Description

As an Air Warfare Specialist, your primary role is to operate the P-8A Poseidon’s advanced sensor systems and analyse information to support mission operations.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain onboard sensor suites including Radar, Electro-Optics, Electronic Warfare and Acoustic Warfare.
  • Process and analyse collected data and present actionable intelligence to the crew to aid tactical employment.
  • Participate in diverse mission types such as Search & Rescue, Fisheries and Border Patrols, Airborne Surveillance, Military Operations and Exercises.
  • Carry out on‑board aircrew duties: human and crew resource management, mission support, stores loading, system fault‑finding and emergency procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Must be 18 years old upon completion of the recruit training course.
  • Commit to a minimum of 2 years of service in the New Zealand Defence Force following graduat...

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