Unit Staff

Cadet Unit Commander

Lieutenant James Sim

LT Sim joined the NZCF in 1998 as an Army Cadet ultimately holding the rank of Sergeant. He obtained his commission in 2013, coming back to cadets after having spent time obtaining a degree in Civil Engineering and serving in the NZ Army Reserves. LT Sim took command of CCCU at the end of 2020, responsible for the overall conduct and operations of the unit.

Executive Officer

Lieutenant Ashley Kelland

LT Kelland joined the NZCF in 2011 as a cadet with Ashburton Cadet Unit, before transferring to CCCU in 2018. LT Kelland commissioned into the NZCF in 2019, and was appointed Training Officer in 2020. LT Kelland was appointed Unit Executive Officer in 2021, assisting the Unit Commander with the overall conduct and operations of the unit.

Company Sergeant Major

Warrant Officer Class 2 Keegan Trentelman

CDTWO2 Trentelman joined CCCU in 2018, and was appointed CSM at the beginning of 2022. In that role CDTWO2 Trentelman acts as the senior cadet within the unit, assisting the CUCDR and XO with the welfare, training and discipline of all cadets

Adjutant

Lieutenant Colin Roberts

LT Roberts originally started helping out with Cadet Forces in 1991 assisting the ATC with fund raising etc. until 2008. LT Roberts works for the NZDF in Logistics. He started with CCCU in 2009 as a Civilian Instructor and commissioned in 2013. LT Roberts has held a number of roles in the Unit and is currently Adjutant, responsible for the orderly administration of the unit.

Logistics Officer

Lieutenant Scott Kelland

LT Kelland joined the NZCF in 2011 as a cadet in Ashburton Cadet Unit. He then transferred to the City of Dunedin Cadet Unit in 2017 due to University, before commissioning into the NZCF in 2019. He transferred to CCCU in 2020 and was appointed Unit Adjutant. In mid-2020 LT Kelland was appointed Logistics Officer, where he is responsible for all uniform and equipment held by the unit.

Training Officer

Officer Cadet Ben Rudd

OFFCDT Rudd joined CCCU in 2020 after previously serving as a cadet in Rotorua. OFFCDT Rudd is currently the Training Officer, responsible for planning and executing unit training and activities.

Learning and Development Officer

Sub Lieutenant Carrie Carrington

Admin

MR Sam Dale

MR Dale joined CCCU in 2021 after previously serving as a cadet in Auckland. He is currently the Assistant Adjutant, assisting with the orderly administration of the unit.

Admin

Staff Sergeant Silas Zhang

CDTSSGT Zhang joined CCCU as a cadet in 2017. During his time at the unit he has completed JNCO and SNCO courses, competed in Area Skills competitions, and staffed a JNCO course.

CDTSSGT Zhang was appointed CSM in mid-2020, and transitioned into a staff role at the end of 2021

Training

Staff Sergeant Matteo Zhang

CDTSSGT Zhang joined CCCU in 2017. During his time with the unit he has completed the full NZCF training programme, completed JNCO and SNCO courses, and competed in Area Skills competitions.

Training

Sergeant Ava Venn