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__**Military Police**__

Job Group

 * Soldier

Job Availability

 * Full Time

A Military Police person (MP) is a highly trained specialist that provides police expertise to the Defence Force community or in combat environments. Whether enforcing the law within Defence Areas in New Zealand, or investigating criminal actions by insurgents as part of a deployed force, an MP is always busy. //*This is an internally recruited role, so to be considered, you must have served at least one year with the New Zealand Defence Force.//

__JOB ON CAMP__
Characterised by variety and independence, the MP role could see you: preventing crime in Defence Areas within New Zealand, as a bodyguard to senior military officers overseas, investigating homicides in foreign countries, providing security to high-level conferences, controlling the movement of a deployed force in an operational theatre, training foreign police forces, or more. You could even specialise in police intelligence operations or computer forensics. At all times, you’ll be protecting the New Zealand Army’s values, people, resources and reputation.

__JOB ON DEPLOYMENT__
MP Soldiers also deploy overseas as required, for peace keeping, training and investigatory missions. You may also conduct secondments to Air Force, Navy or New Zealand Police in a variety of locations within New Zealand.

__CAREER PROGRESSION__
As an MP you’ll learn police and investigative skills like when and how to use force (unarmed, batons, OC spray, firearms), how to deal with emergency incidents, about different laws and regulations, how to examine a crime scene and interview people. You’ll also learn security skills like advanced driving, gain a high level of proficiency with small arms (pistols and rifles), and how to plan security. You’ll also learn how to control the movement of people and vehicles around a battlefield. You’ll also get the chance to work and train with New Zealand Police, Air Force and Navy’s police organisations and other countries’ Military Police. As this is an internally recruited position, you'd need to have served as a Regular Force Soldier in the NZ Army for at least a year before being considered.You must be medically fit for service.

__THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND POLICE CORPS TRAINING__
This consists of two courses in Trentham. During these seven weeks you’ll learn how to operate within an MP Team, including unarmed control and restraint, use of various weapons and equipment, advanced driving, and how to provide military level security to people and places.

__JOINT SERVICE POLICE BASIC COURSE__
For five weeks you’ll learn about the laws and regulations that you’ll enforce, how to conduct police duties like patrolling and incident response, and how to deal with basic criminal offences. Then you’ll be posted to an MP unit to put those new skills straight into use. Your next course will teach you investigative skills like how to examine a crime scene and collect evidence, how to interview people to get valuable information from them, and how to analyse law and regulations. You’ll leave capable of conducting investigations into, among other things, traffic accidents, assaults, or drug offences. Later courses will teach you how to plan and lead a security task; how to investigate serious offences like rape, murder and war crimes; and how to plan police operations like raids or law enforcement patrolling.You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a variety of courses with New Zealand Police and other law enforcement agencies, specialist computer/electronic forensic training, and various courses and exchanges with foreign country Military Police. MP Soldiers are posted to Waiouru, Linton, Trentham and Burnham Military Camps, with the Military Police Headquarters based in Trentham Military Camp. Think about these questions when writing your conclusions about each job: 1. What would you enjoy about this job? What would I not enjoy about this job? 2. How do I rate my interest in this job now? (Very high, high, low, very low) 3. How well would this job match my qualities, skills, values and interests? 4. What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed? 5. How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me? My Answers: > I wouldn't enjoy getting shot. My interest is very high. This job would suit me very well. I will need all the training,skills and knowledge i need to be an MP. This job will change over time i dont know how but it will.
 * 1) I would enjoy the challenges of this role in the NZ ARMY, such as: [[image:http://wa3.cdn.3news.co.nz/3news/AM/2012/3/6/245378/ureweravideo1200.jpg?width=460 width="400" height="257"]]

=Army Basic training= Your first 16 weeks of training will be spent on an All Arms Recruit Course (AARC), commonly known as Recruit Training. It’ll give you the basic skills you’ll need to become a successful soldier, covering everything from the fundamentals of weapons training to first aid, navigation and lessons on military law. It’s also where you’ll first be introduced to your chosen trade. Your training will be based at our Waiouru Army Camp, though you’ll also do some exercises further afield. This will be an intense period of training, demanding a lot of you physically – but the great thing is you’ll be getting paid to keep fit, including playing social sports with your mates.
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Downtime
Even though this time will be fairly intense, you will still get some downtime – including most Sundays, which will be kept free to give you some personal time and the ability to attend church if desired. You can also spend your free time at any of our recreational facilities, including the gym, swimming pool, or library. There are even shops where you can get basic everyday items, so you’ll have access to everything you need.

Visitors’ days and mid-course break
There will also be a break halfway through the course to give you some time to go home and rest before beginning the remainder of your training. There are also two visitors’ days where you can invite your friends and family to visit the base.

Afterwards
Once you’ve graduated from Basic Training you’ll have some access to the internet to contact family and friends back home – you can also expect to have more free time when not on exercise or after-hours duty, including having most weekends free to go home if desired.

=Army on the job training= Throughout your career as a Soldier or an Officer, you will receive skills and expertise that will be integral to you both in and outside of Army life.

Initial training
Starting with individual training, you’ll gain expertise in your selected trade or professional role, as well as the basic skills you will need in combat situations. You’ll then move onto collective training – teamwork is a hugely important factor in all Army operations, so you will need to put your skills into practice as part of a team, combining your expertise together to become an operationally prepared unit. The last step in your initial training will then focus on sharpening your skills as a leader. All Army personnel are called to display leadership in their job, whether it’s taking charge of your team, displaying courage under pressure, or even responding to moral or ethical challenges – this will bring out the best in you, helping you to harness your full potential as a leader in both your job and in your daily life.

Ongoing training
During your first couple of years in the Army, the training is almost non-stop. After that you will always be learning something on the job, whether individually or collectively. We will give you opportunities to train further throughout your career, including the chance to participate in a voluntary tertiary education programme available through the Military Studies Institute. You can even apply to have your tertiary education fully funded – see how you can do this here. =Salary & Working Conditions=

Lifestyle
The lifestyle and experiences we offer, make a Army career very rewarding. There is also an excellent salary and benefits package, together with working environments that are modern, well-equipped and comfortable. This being said working conditions do vary in the Army. Life living in a field environment is very different to different to life on an Army camp. Life in the Army offers great opportunities to meet people and and still allows you stay in touch with your friends and family.

Working on Base
While working on base in New Zealand, you can expect to always work in safe and healthy conditions. There are loads of facilities on base to keep you entertained in your downtime, whether that’s a fully equipped gym, a library or just a comfy place to relax and use the internet. While working on Base you will have the opportunity to live in service accommodation within a military establishment or live-out and rent, flat or buy. It is however, recommended that you live-in in the early stages of your career. While you will spend most of your time living in a Military camp, at times you will deploy into the field on exercise. This may require you to live under the stars in various training areas within NZ or overseas with only the clothes, equipment and amenities that you can carry on your back.

Overseas Deployment
When you’re overseas, or away on a mission, conditions can be different. However, this does not mean you’ll be lacking any of the essentials. But if you’re suddenly deployed overseas to assist in humanitarian relief following a natural disaster, then of course it’s not going to be as well equipped as your home base. Even if you are overseas you will still have opportunities to stay fit and relax when you are off-duty.

Pay
Careers in the Army are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you’ll see your salary rise accordingly. On top of your basic salary you can expect something called Military Factor. This provides you with extra financial rewards because of the commitment you’ve made to serve your country – a commitment that asks you to play your part in situations and environments that are unique to military life, such as combat and overseas operations. When comparing your salary to a civilian career, it is worth remembering that there are many additional benefits in the Air Force that will make your money go further: Below is an overview of your minimum pay package according to rank. However this is only a guide, as many trades carry additional rewards depending on where you are and what you’re doing.
 * Accommodation component which gives you the flexibility to rent or buy
 * Free healthcare including dental
 * Subsidised hire equipment from base Welfare
 * Subsidised food when eating in the base mess
 * Superannuation, which is a savings scheme made up of contributions by both you and the Army
 * University and graduate schemes

Regular Force Soldiers

 * ~ RANK ||~ SALARY INDICATION ||
 * Recruit || $35,600+ ||
 * Private || $42,400+ ||
 * Lance Corporal || $46,300+ ||
 * Corporal || $51,800+ ||
 * Seargant || $58,400+ ||
 * Staff Seargant || $66,600+ ||
 * Warrant Officer || $79,600+ ||

Regular Force Officers (General List)
//*An Officer who has graduated from Officer Cadet School.// //*Figures based on Sector A, Tier 1, Step 3, TFR Table Effective 01 April 2012.//
 * ~ RANK ||~ SALARY INDICATION ||
 * Officer Cadet || $35,600+ ||
 * Second Lieutenant* || $48,000+ ||
 * Lieutenant || $55,200+ ||
 * Captain || $68,100+ ||
 * Major || $83,500+ ||

**Regular Force Officers (Special List)**
Remuneration for Specialist Officers will vary significantly based on your specialty trade and level of experience. For more information contact 0800 1FORCE. =Army social life= You’ll find life very social in the Army. Success relies upon you forming close ties with your mates, which means enjoying yourself in and out of work. What’s more, as a highly trained professional serving their country, you need some rest time. That’s when you re-charge your batteries, catch up with family, and enjoy the benefits that come with Army life.

Work/life balance
We believe passionately in providing an excellent work/life balance, and the hours you work will be similar to any role in civilian life, with weekends free to spend as you wish. Of course if you’re on exercise, or overseas, or responding to a critical situation, then you will need to be flexible about this. But by and large, you’ll find yourself with some free time. Particularly when you consider that a lot of your sport and fitness training is done in work time.

Activities
When you are off duty, there’s a lot to keep you entertained on the Army bases. Gyms and swimming pools can be used by both you and your family. There are bars to relax in with your pals and shoot some pool. If you need a bit of peace and quiet for study or reading, there’s a well-stocked library. There are shops and hobby huts, plus many clubs for you to share your passion with like-minded people. This could be anything from motor biking to snowboarding. Websites i used for the info: []