THE TEAM
Hover your mouse over our staffs pictures and you'll find a brief bio and how long they have been in the New Zealand Cadet Forces for.
Flight Lieutenant Neale Thomson
19 Years of service in the NZCF
Pilot
Unit Commander
The Unit Commander is responsible to the Commandant of the NZCF for the overall command and welfare of their Squadron. They hold ultimate responsibility for the management of all parade nights and activities conducted within their unit, development of the staff and NCOs, developing a relationship with the Unit Support Committee, RSA and other organisations within our local community.
Flying Officer Shawnee Williams
11 Years of service in the NZCF
Registered Nurse
Executive Officer
The Executive Officer's role is primarily second in command of our Unit. Their direct responsibility is managing the day to day operations in the unit, and standards of all staff, NCO's and cadets.
Pilot Officer
Laya Antony
7 Years of service in the NZCF
Student
A1 - Adjutant
The Adjutants primary role is the administration of the Squadron. This includes update of personal details, camp applications, course applications and any banking inquires.
Flying Officer
Jay Khosla
13 Years of service in the NZCF
Police Officer
A3 - Operations
The Operations Officer's direct responsibility is to oversee the four different Flight's standards and mentorship within No. 3 (Auckland City) Squadron on behalf of the Cadet Unit Commander.
Officer Cadet
Isabelle Burr
6 Years of service in the NZCF
Student
Pilot Officer
Gillian Mascarenhas
10 Years of service in the NZCF
Student
A3-1 - Cadet Operations
The Cadet Operations primary role is directly look over the 4 respective flight groups - Ventura, Mustang, Harvard and Tiger Moth. This role manages the day-to-day operations of the cadets.
Pilot Officer
Temuujin Gantulga
6 Years of service in the NZCF
Student
A4 - Logistics Officer
The Logistics Officers primary role the management of the assets within the Squadron. This includes the management of blue uniform stores and bulk stores.
Flying Officer
Deon Philips
10 Years of service in the NZCF
Electrical Engineer
A5 - Exercise Coordinator
The Exercise Coordinators primary roles is the development and management of the units camps and activities. This includes all weekend activities, fundraising events and range days
Pilot Officer
Lakshya Oberoi
10 Years of service in the NZCF
Software Engineer
A6 - Communications Officer
The Communication Officer is responsible for all the IT solutions within the Unit. Furthermore, they look over unit processes and find ways of making communication easier within the unit.
Pilot Officer
Gillian Mascarenhas
9 Years of service in the NZCF
Student
Pilot Officer
John Tian
15 Years of service in the NZCF
Lawyer
Pilot Officer
Isabelle Burr
8 Years of service in the NZCF
Student
A7 - Training Officer
The Training Officers primary role is the management of the training syllabus and any Wednesday evening for the unit. This role includes ensuring that the knowledge of the Cadets are up to date and organise activities for the cadets to maintain interest.
A7-1 - Assistant Training Officer
The Assistant Training Officers primary role is to support the training officer in their responsibilities in the management of the training syllabus and any Wednesday evening for the unit.
Officer Cadet
Prithvi Stevens
11 Years of service in the NZCF
Student
A7-2 - Assistant Training Officer
The Assistant Training Officers primary role is to support the training officer in their responsibilities in the management of the training syllabus and any Wednesday evening for the unit.
Officer Cadet
Sutham Krasaeboot
6 Years of service in the NZCF
Student
A7-3 - Assistant Training Officer
The Assistant Training Officers primary role is to support the training officer in their responsibilities in the management of the training syllabus and any Wednesday evening for the unit.
Supplementary Staff
Jai Oberoi
A7-4 - Assistant Training Officer
The Assistant Training Officers primary role is to support the training officer in their responsibilities in the management of the training syllabus and any Wednesday evening for the unit.