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 (MoD), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), NZ Customs Service, NZ Police 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 New Zealand’s defence policy 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 the MoD and MFAT.
The Intermediate Outcomes (see these at Section 4 under Operating Intentions) are also compatible with New Zealand’s defence policy. They are focused on subordinate results that, if achieved, influence materially and directly the achievement of the Main Outcome.
It needs to be recorded here that the MoD-sponsored study, on behalf of the Domestic and External Security Committee (DESC), to develop a set of measurable New Zealand Security Sector Outcomes has yet to be completed. It has been on hold pending completion of the current Defence Review / Defence White Paper. It is understood the study will re-commence and draw on the work of the Defence Review. The intent is that all departments / agencies of government that contribute to the security of New Zealand will be able to show, in measurable terms, how they contribute to the developed set of security outcomes.
NZDF Outputs
To support the Defence Outcomes, the NZDF has 37 Outputs within 16 Output Expenses/Classes. Thirteen of the Output Expenses relate to the military capabilities provided by the Navy, Army and Air Force. The other three Output Expenses relate to: military policy development, coordination and advice, miscellaneous support activities (Mutual Assistance Programme, support to NZ Cadet Forces, Service Museums, and support to government-initiated Youth Development Programmes) and Operationally Deployed Forces. The current set of NZDF Outputs are summarised within Section 4 of this Statement of Intent, and detailed in the 2010/11 NZDF Output Plan and the 2010 Information Supporting the Estimates of Appropriations.
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