Cryptologic Technician

3 days ago


Devonport, Tasmania, Australia New Zealand Defence Force Full time
  • About the Role

Cryptologic Technicians play a vital role in the New Zealand Defence Force, providing communications support in a war-fighting capacity. They are responsible for detecting, intercepting, collecting, identifying, analysing, and exploiting electronic emissions in defence of the ship and to gather information to support the mission of the fleet.

Job Responsibilities

CTs operate highly sensitive and cutting-edge communications equipment, completing demanding training in technical analysis and equipment usage. Their day-to-day tasks are real challenges that offer great opportunities for high achievers. CTs need to understand and adhere to strict security requirements, presenting information clearly and concisely to command and providing an overall picture of what is happening from the information collected and analysed.

Career Progression and Training

CTs complete a four-year training plan, developing an understanding of various concepts and analytical skills required of CTs and how to apply them in a real work environment. They attend professional advancement courses to increase their skill base and gain experience working on CT systems at sea and ashore.

Salary and Benefits

Careers in the Navy are well-rewarded, with salaries rising accordingly as you gain experience and move up through the ranks. Benefits include a competitive salary, allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations, and access to sponsored tertiary study programmes, gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases, opportunities to travel, and free and subsidised medical and dental care.



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