Notifying Your Employer

I am a Cadet Force Officer

One simple rule of thumb you should follow is to never ask for time off from your civilian job without laying down your groundwork first. Plan and Prepare are two words you should live by.

Most employers do not have first hand experience of the New Zealand Cadet Forces and may be under misconceptions about what your involvement means to them. In the past the NZCF has had a low profile in society.

The first thing you should do is inform your employer about your role and the benefits of having staff with NZCF leadership training. Stress the fact that part-time cadet force officers are taught to be leaders and to handle any task with effectiveness and efficiency. 

Top Tips:

• Avoid military jargon for your employer may not understand it.
• Above all, be positive, direct, friendly, and professional.
• Remember that the way you handle the situation will directly influence your employer’s opinion of the NZDF.
• Make reference to DESC's seven core benefits of employing Defence Peple.
• If your employer is unsure of your role, refer them to our website to learn more.