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Congratulations on taking the first step towards a civilian or military Defence career!

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Before you begin

To apply for any career with us, you'll need to be ONE of the following:

• NZ citizen,
• NZ Permanent Resident,
• NZ Residence class visa holder with indefinite stay,
• Military member from the UK, USA, Canada or Australia

If you meet this condition, you’ll be eligible for a security clearance and may proceed.
Read more about it in our “Am I eligible?” section.

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You will need to complete a three step registration process.

This creates your unique profile and it helps you manage the application process. We can also send you career news and updates.

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