What makes veterans stand out?
Whether you're running a café, a construction firm, or a tech startup, hiring a veteran could give your business a valuable edge.
Veterans from the New Zealand Defence Force receive world-class training.
Their skills have been shaped by years of training, discipline, and real-world experience. They often have specialist qualifications and technical expertise in areas like healthcare, trades and engineering, project management, logistics and supply chain, information management, hospitality and security.
Transferable skills that benefit your business
Veterans don’t just bring technical know-how. They also offer a wide range of soft skills and attributes that are highly valuable in any workplace.
- Risk management – Trained to assess and mitigate risks, veterans can help you make safer, smarter decisions.
- Adaptability and critical thinking – Veterans are used to working in fast-changing environments and making decisions under pressure.
- Problem solving – They take a solution-focused, results-driven approach to challenges.
- Communication – Clear, effective communication is second nature to veterans.
- Planning and evaluation – Veterans are methodical and thorough, helping you stay on track and improve outcomes.
- Teamwork – They know how to work collaboratively and support team success.
- Leadership – From motivating teams to delivering results, veterans are trained to lead at every level.
Values-driven workers
Veterans are known for their integrity, loyalty, and strong work ethic. They’re self-disciplined, reliable, and committed to doing the job right — qualities that can make a big difference in a small business.