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2012 intakes

Applications for the February 2012 Army Reserve Soldier intake are now closed. Please check back regularly for when the next intake will be on either this site or defencecareers.mil.nz

Today's Reserve

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What is the Army Reserve?

The Army Reserve is the part time component of New Zealand's Army, with a mission to provide trained individuals, volunteers and formed groups of soldiers for overseas operations.

The Army Reserve also has a role within New Zealand as one of the arms that the New Zealand Government may call upon to assist in case of a civil emergency.

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Employer Support for Reserves Rewarded

National Employer of the Year Award winner: Blackhead Quarries of Dunedin (L to R): Sergeant Daniel Bristow, Peter Townsend (Chairman of the Territorial Forces Employer Support Council (TFESC), Mr Nigel Hodge (Blackhead Quarries Business Manager) and Warrant Officer (Class 2) Gerry Costello (20120403_WN_H1013410_0125).

10 April 2012

The support shown by Blackhead Quarries for their employees Warrant Officer Gerry Costello and Sergeant Dan Bristow has earned the company the Territorial Forces Employer Support Council (TFESC) National Employer of the Year Award.

The award, which recognises employers who are committed to supporting Reserve Forces personnel in their workplace, was presented to the winner by the Minister of Defence Dr Jonathan Coleman and Chairman of the TFESC Peter Townsend, at a special function at Parliament last night.

This page was last reviewed on 22 May 2012, and is current.