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A New Zealand Army soldier stands with full uniform and headgear and a weapon. In the background, you can see snow-capped Mt Ruapehu

Two soldiers smiling at each other while sitting down in the Waiouru Military Training Area

At dusk two soldiers are in position, laying between dry grass, holding a large machine gun while looking into the distance for enemy movement

Evacuees board a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H(NZ) Hercules aircraft at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. NZDF personnel stand at the ramp of the aircraft to support them and provide security

An NZDF firefighter hoses down smouldering and burning grass on a hill in Nelson.

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A person stands in the snow, looking and smiling at the camera. Hands in pockets and wearing a peaked cap. There is a truck in the background, along with some water.

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A soldier in uniform with eyes closed kisses baby who's looking at the camera. There's a fire truck in the background which says 'fire' on it.

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A firefighter stands in uniform, with a helmet in his hand, between two fire trucks in a fire station.

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A SH-2G(I) Seasprite Helicopter helicopter hovers over HMNZS Aotearoa

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NZDF to extend military assistance

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New memorial to honour the fallen

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NZ Army soldiers at forefront of future military tech

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We are Ngāti Tūmatauenga - the New Zealand Army

The NZ Army is a world-class, combat ready force, which is modern, agile and highly adaptive. Our mission is to provide world-class, combat ready, land forces that are trained, led and equipped to win as part of an Integrated Defence Force. We leverage modern equipment and technology in order to improve our training, enhance our decision making and optimise our capabilities.

Learn more about what we do

We are a force of highly trained professionals.

We come from all walks of life and share a strong sense of what it means to be Kiwi - our culture is based on our values Tū Kaha (courage), Tū Tika (commitment), Tū Tira (comradeship) and Tū Maia (integrity). Together, we are Force for New Zealand and are proud to serve Aotearoa and its diverse communities.

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We are well-equipped to operate in diverse environments, with precise effect.

New Zealand Army soldiers fire a Carl Gustaf M3 there are flames out the back and motion shown out the front of the weapon. the soldiers are training in the tussock grass

Firepower

A New Zealand Army Light Armoured Vehicle (NZLAV) on the tussock grass in the Waiouru Military Training Area. In the background you can see a snow-capped Mt Ruapehu

Military vehicles

Meet our leaders

About our structure

Chief Of Army, Major General Rose King

Deputy Chief of Army, Brigadier Hamish Gibbons

Land Component Commander, Brigadier Jason Dyhrberg

Sergeant Major of the Army, Warrant Officer Class One Dave Alder

Considering a career in the army?

In the Army, we'll push you to constantly better yourself, but you won't have to do it alone. You'll be part of a tight-knit team – people that you'll come to trust, no matter what. You'll be given the best possible training, equipment and encouragement.

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