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UC Law graduate takes the helm of navy career

Taking part in counter-piracy operations at sea isn’t run-of-the-mill for a lawyer but it’s the kind of challenge that attracted Natacha Wisstt to joining the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) as a legal officer.

University of Canterbury (UC) Law graduate Natacha Wisstt loves the challenge of being a legal officer for the New Zealand Defence Force.

She realised working for NZDF would allow her to combine her interests in international law and the law of armed conflict and offer plenty of excitement and new skills.

“Through doing my Masters I got really interested in the law of armed conflict and international law. Working for the Defence Force became the natural choice from that point, because I could get exposure to those areas,” she says.

“I love my job. Every day is so different and there are loads of really unique and exciting opportunities that come from being part of the armed forces. I wanted a career where I could help others and this is where I feel I can do that.”

Natacha grew up in Christchurch but is now living in Auckland working for the Royal New Zealand Navy, although she also works equally with the New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force and can be posted to any of their bases.

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