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.
The Main Outcome was selected on the basis that it encapsulates both the local (New Zealand) and international intent of the Defence Policy Framework and makes specific mention of the “future”. It includes a focus on abilities to generate security and protection actions and recognises that New Zealand has national interests that materially affect the security of the nation. As should be expected, it is also compatible with the main outcomes of MFAT and the MoD
The
Intermediate Outcomes are also compatible with the
Defence Policy Framework and subsequent Government statements on defence policy. They are focused on subordinate results that, if achieved, influence materially and directly the achievement of the
Main Outcome.
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