OPFOR
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Welcome to the world of becoming an OPFOR Role Player! OPFOR, short for Opposition Force, is a crucial element in the training of New Zealand police, security companies, NZDF, private clients and more. As an OPFOR Role Player, you will be trained to create realistic scenarios that challenge and test the skills of the trainees.
Our comprehensive training program will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to effectively role play as an adversary in a variety of scenarios. You will learn to create complex scenarios that mimic real-world situations, including hostage situations, terrorist attacks, and other high-risk scenarios.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the training process and provide you with all the necessary tools to ensure you excel as an OPFOR Role Player. You will also be given the opportunity to work alongside other professionals in the industry, allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge further.
If you’re looking to make a difference and contribute to the safety and security of your community, becoming an OPFOR Role Player could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us today and start your journey towards a rewarding and exciting experience in the field of security and law enforcement training!
FAQ'S
Here are our most FAQ's - feel free to email [email protected] if you need more information!
Is this a job?
Yes! We want to train you to help us provide realistic training scenarios to military, law enforcement and security professionals.
You will be be paid and the more training and experience you get, the more valuable you are to the team.
What are the hours?
At the beginning of your training there will be no regular hours. Once you have completed additional training courses you will have more roles you can play.
We will provide as much notice as possible to help you organise your usual schedule to join us on a contract with a client.
How much do I get paid?
The more valuable you are to OPFOR, the more you will be paid.
As a valuable member of the team, the remuneration is above minimum wage. You will need to undertake selection training (unpaid) but from there we will pay for your time while you are learning.
As the training is comprehensive, you will be asked to make yourself available on completion of your training.
The more training and contracts you join on, the more you will be paid.
How do I apply?
Click here to fill out the initial application form - allow about 10 minutes to complete.
If we would like you to attend a selection, we will call and email you. This is a great chance to ask questions and speak to our team about what is expected.
The selection process will be either one or two days in length and you will be sent information on hours, locations etc closer to the time.
The locations for the selections will occur near either Christchurch or Wellington. More details will be made avalible closer to the time.
What will I be doing?
We customise our training depending on our client needs. You may end up playing a soldier patrolling a building, or a civilian in an emergency crisis.
Can women apply?
Absolutely! Some of our most valuable role-players are female.
Will becoming an OPFOR help me become a soldier?
Not really, to be a soldier you must complete many months of training. You will get an appreciation of what soldiers go through, but not at that level of training.
What does a normal contract look like?
Very difficult to answer, OPFOR could be completely different from one contract to another. One day you could be engaging infantry soldiers, the next you could be playing a role as a partner nation doing training together. The OPFOR needs to be flexible and respond to our clients' requirements.
How long will a contract be for and is it weekday / weekend work?
Again, like the previous answer, it could be a morning, a day or a week or longer! Usually, we have found contracts lasting on average 2 – 5 days but largely depends on the tasks. You can expect weekend work but most work is done during the week.
Will I need to sleep outside?
From time to time, you may need to sleep outside but for the most part you will stay in accommodation. That being said, you could be working in the evenings and come back to your accommodation to sleep.
Why run a selection?
The selection process is twofold; Firstly, we need to make sure our staff are capable of physical activity but also to expose potential staff what it could be like during a contract. We will be investing time and money into the training and want to make sure our staff are aware of the level they are expected to do. The selection is not run like a military selection process, but it will be physically challenging.
Do I need any experience?
No. While some famililarity with military, law enforcement or security professionals is desirable, it isn't required.