Defence Outcomes
The Defence Policy Objectives can be expressed in terms of Defence Outcomes. While the NZDF is constitutionally the sole provider of military forces, it is not the sole contributor to Defence Outcomes. The Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, NZ Police, NZ Customs Service, and other departments and agencies also contribute to the outcomes.
Based on the foregoing Defence Policy Objectives the following Defence Main and Intermediate Outcomes have been developed:
- Main Outcome: New Zealand Secure and Protected from External Threats now and in the future.
- Intermediate Outcomes:
- Intermediate Outcome 1: Secure New Zealand, including its people, land, territorial waters, exclusive economic zone, natural resources and critical infrastructure.
- Intermediate Outcome 2: Reduced risks to New Zealand from regional and global insecurity.
- Intermediate Outcome 3: New Zealand values and interests advanced through participation in regional and international security systems.
- Intermediate Outcome 4: New Zealand is able to meet future national security challenges.
Intermediate Outcome 1
Secure New Zealand, including its people, land, territorial waters, exclusive economic zone, natural resources and critical infrastructure. This intermediate outcome is divided into the sub-outcomes of:
- Protected from Terrorism
- Protected from Transnational Illegal Activities
- Protected persons and infrastructure from Civil Instability and Disasters.
Intermediate Outcome 2
Reduced risks to New Zealand from regional and global insecurity. This intermediate outcome is divided into the sub-outcomes of:
- A Secure, Peaceful and Stable Australia
- A Secure, Peaceful and Stable South Pacific
- A Secure and Stable Asia-Pacific Region
- A more Secure and Stable World
Intermediate Outcome 3
New Zealand values and interests advanced through participation in regional and international security systems. This intermediate outcome is divided into the sub-outcomes of:
- Collaboratively Develop and Shape the International Security Order
- Effective Participation in the International Security Order.
Intermediate Outcome 4
New Zealand is able to meet future national security challenges.
Full descriptions of Defence Outcomes are available in the current Statement of Intent