Pay and Conditions

The NZ Defence Force has recently changed the way that service personnel are remunerated.

The new salary philosophy comprises:

• Base salary - Which has been benchmarked or Market Indexed, plus;
• Superannuation - Employer and the employee contributions, plus;
• Military Factor

The three components listed make up the Total Fixed Remuneration (TFR) for all service personnel.

The starting Army Reserve TFR for each rank is indicated below, however, this can vary significantly depending on what trade and specialisation you join, the number of years in the rank, skills gained and courses completed. Promotion between ranks is based on competencies, courses completed and satisfactory performance.

Army Reserve Officers (General List)

This is for General List Officers, which means Officers who have graduated from Officer Cadet School (NZ) or an overseas equivalent into a General List Officer Role. These include but are not limited to Infantry, Signals, Engineering, Logistics and Artillery. The figures below show the minimum starting salary for each rank.

Officers Pay Scales

	Minimum Daily Rate
Officer Cadet	$ 105.39
Second Lieutenant	$ 139.28
Lieutenant	$ 165.36
Captain	$ 212.07
Major	$ 268.08

Army Reserve Soldiers

Soldiers Total Fixed Renumeration depends upon your trade, the courses you have completed, and how long you have held your particular rank. The figures below show the minimum starting salary for each rank.

Soldiers Pay Scales

	Minimum Daily Rate
Recruit	$ 105.39
Private	$ 119.41
Lance Corporal	$ 133.25
Corporal	$ 153.21
Sergeant	$ 177.09
Staff Sergeant	$ 207.00
Warrant Officer Class Two	$ 254.44

Additional Benefits

Holiday Pay

Army Reserve Soldiers receive Holiday Pay, paid at the normal rate respective to the number of days of military service undertaken per year.

Operational Enabling Allowance (OEA)

Paid at a daily rate of $16.00 (excluding tax) for each full 24 hour period spent in a field environment away from your normal place of residence. Part periods are not permitted.