Whangārei Boys’ High School Daily Notices
NZDF Defence Experience Day - Technical Trades
Tuesday 5/08/2025 - Friday 8/08/2025
For Year 12/13 students
This event is tailored to students who are considering a future in the technical trades within the Navy and would benefit from a practical, informative experience to explore these roles.
Roles:
*Marine Technician
*Electronic Technician
*Weapon Technician
We encourage you to reach out to any suitable students or promising candidates and inform them of this opportunity. Space is limited, and early expressions of interest are recommended.
Important Notes:
Students will be required to arrange their own transport and accommodation.
Limited accommodation may be available the night prior (24 Sept) on a first in, first served basis. Please let me know if this is needed, and I will do my best to assist.
If you have any students who may be interested or if you would like more information, please feel free to get in touch directly.
SSGT Ray Taka (Taks)
Senior Regional Recruiting NCO (Whangarei) - DHR, Defence Human Resources
Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa | New Zealand Defence Force
T+64(9) 4385467 M+64 (0)21957987
E+ [email protected]
Defence Experience Day - Operational Trades
Wednesday 6/08/2025 - Monday 11/08/2025
There is a Defence Experience Day (DED) focused on Operational Trades at Devonport Naval Base from 23–24 September 2025.
This is a great opportunity for students interested in the operational side of the NZDF to experience life on base and engage with our people and trades.
Trades: Seamanship combat specialist, Communication warfare specialist and more.
Event details:
Dates: 23–24 September 2025
Location: Devonport Naval Base, Auckland
Arrival: By 1600h on Tuesday, 23 September Departure: By 1400h on Wednesday, 24 September
Minimum age: 16 years old (must be 16 day of the event)
Photo ID required. A PT/Sport session may be included, so students should be prepared for light physical activity.
Please come to the careers office if you are interested in attending.
Year 9 and 10 Sevens
Tuesday 16/09/2025 - Friday 19/09/2025
For those who signed up for Year 9 and 10 Sevens. We have had a lot of interest, so we will be having 2 trials to finalise teams.
First trial: 19th of September at Lunchtime on the rugby fields (Term 3, week 10 Friday).
Last trial: 07th of October at Lunchtime on the rugby fields (Term 4, week 1 Tuesday).
Do not bring boots.
Private Tour of HMNZS Taupo
Tuesday 16/09/2025 - Friday 19/09/2025
PLEASE CHECK OUT MYMAHI, CAREERWISE OR wbhs_careers on INSTAGRAM FOR THE LINK
The Royal New Zealand Navy will be offering a private tour of HMNZS Taupo when it visits Whangarei (Port Nikau) on Saturday, 11 October 2025, from 0900 – 1200hrs.
We would like to extend this opportunity to your students who are:
16 years or older, and interested in the Navy as a career path.
15 Spaces available (FIFS), registration is required by Thursday, 26 September 2025.
If you have any students who meet the criteria and would like to attend, please register details on the link below
Kind regards
SSGT Ray Taka (Taks)
Senior Regional Recruiting NCO (Whangarei)
DHR, Defence Human Resources
Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa
New Zealand Defence Force
Year 9 and 10 Sevens
Monday 6/10/2025 - Tuesday 7/10/2025
For those who signed up for Year 9 and 10 Sevens. We have had a lot of interest, so we will be having 2 trials to finalise teams.
Last trial: 07th of October at Lunchtime on the rugby fields (Term 4, week 1 Tuesday).
Do not bring boots