As at 1 September 2008 there were 661 New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed on peace keeping operations, UN missions and exercises around the world.
Antarctica
NZDF personnel deploy to Harewood and Scott base during the summer season in support of New Zealand’s Antarctic Programme (NZAP). RNZAF C-130 Hercules provide flights.
Afghanistan
NZDF currently provides a 135 personnel Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), leadership training support to the Afghan National Army, military advice, and operations and medical support. Twice a year a C-130 Hercules and 35 personnel deploy to the Middle East to support troop rotations.
Iraq
A Military Advisor has been attached to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) since 2005.
Israel
Since 1954 the NZDF has provided UN Observers to the United Nations Truce and Supervisory Organisation (UNTSO).
Kosovo
NZDF provided a staff officer for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo from 1999 - 2008.
Lebanon
NZDF provided a 10-person Explosives Remnants of War Disposal Team. The team located, mapped and destroyed unexploded ordnance. The 12 month commitment ended earlier this year.
Persian Gulf
In May 2008 the Navy’s frigate Te Mana spent three months providing maritime support and security operations as part of a Coalition Task Force in the Gulf.
Republic of Korea
NZDF staff support operations, watch-keeping and corridor control to the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC).
Sinai Peninsula
NZDF provides a 26 person contingent to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in driver tasking, courses and training along with monitoring the operation of the Egyptian Border Guard Force.
Solomon Islands
Since 2003 the NZDF has provided support to the Participating Police Force (PPF) with a platoon of 43 currently in theatre conducting local and provincial presence patrols and security patrols as part of the military component of the Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Sudan
NZDF provides Military Observers and Staff Officer assistance to the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS).
Syria
Since 1954 the NZDF has provided UN Observers to the United Nations Truce and Supervisory Organisation (UNTSO).
Timor-Leste
The NZDF is involved in the United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). An infantry company of 148 people is deployed, and helicopter support from the RNZAF (2 helicopters and 32 people) provides aero-medical evacuation, and moves stores and personnel as part of the ANZAC Aviation Group.
United States of America
Since 2003, an NZDF National Planning Element (NPE) and operational support has been based at US CENTCOM in Florida for liaison and planning.