Weapons Repair Technician

About the Company Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organization that offers stimulating and challenging opportunities within a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, allowing our employees to perform at their best both at work and in their personal lives. Our commitment to inclusion and continuous learning ensures that every voice is heard and valued. Our dedicated workforce focuses on delivering sustainment capabilities to the New Zealand Defence Force. About the Role We are currently seeking a Weapons Repair Technician. In this role, your primary responsibilities will include hands-on repair and maintenance of our customer’s weapons fleet, which includes small arms, support weapons, artillery, and armored vehicles. You will also perform scheduled servicing, testing, and evaluation on the weapons fleet, while providing technical solutions and advice to meet business and customer requirements. Requirements To be successful in this position, it is essential that you have hands-on experience in all aspects of small arms and weapons systems servicing, repair, and maintenance. You should also hold a recognized qualification in Weapons Repair from the New Zealand Defence Force. A full Class 1 vehicle license is required, and ideally, you will also possess a New Zealand Firearms license. Benefits At Lockheed Martin New Zealand, you will have the opportunity to work on unique projects that you won’t find elsewhere. We are dedicated to fostering a positive work environment where every employee can learn and grow within our organization. We offer a variety of benefits tailored to support you at any stage of life. Enjoy a better work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and a range of health and well-being initiatives, including 12 days of sick leave per year from your hire date, subsidized healthcare and eye care, and free access to our onsite gym and pool. Additional leave options, such as Purchase Leave, are available to support you and your family. Other benefits include annual flu vaccinations and up to 4% employer contribution to your Kiwisaver. Special Requirements To be eligible for this position, applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Defence Security Clearance by meeting one of the following criteria: - A New Zealand citizen - A New Zealand permanent resident who has resided in New Zealand for the past 10 years - A citizen of Australia, Canada, the UK, or the USA who holds a current work permit for New Zealand Additionally, you will be required to undergo pre-employment activities, which include drug screening and vetting by New Zealand Police. We encourage you to apply as we will review and progress applications as they are received. Don’t delay—apply today!