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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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Support to Middle East region

29 June 2025

Story Collection

Soldiers stand in a circle for a brief, one of the soldiers is knelt down, containers, tents a prefabricated buildings surround the team under harsh sunlight.

West Coast to the Middle East: A soldier’s experience

28 June 2025

People

A Light Armoured Vehicle (NZLAV) in the bush in Australia

Army Combat Team leads from the front at Exercise Diamond Strike

27 June 2025

Ops & exercises

Readiness, activation and response – when rehearsal turns into reality

27 June 2025

Ops & exercises

Personnel in firefighting uniform fight fire in a dark area. There is a simulated car fire. One person has his back to the camera and then there are two others to the left of the image.

Turning up the heat for firefighting training

27 June 2025

Ops & exercises

Three soldiers in stand side-by-side in uniform, looking at the camera and smiling. It is a sunny day and blue sky. They are standing on grass and there are trees in the background.

Surprise reunion for Timor-Leste Defence Force officer with Waiouru instructor 10 years on

25 June 2025

People

A member of the Kiwi team deployed to Operation Render Safe hangs up a warning sign.

NZDF targets unexploded ordnance in Papua New Guinea

24 June 2025

Ops & exercises

Anzac delegation rounds off Pacific tour with constructive Timor-Leste visit

16 June 2025

Partnering

Image of three uniformed personnel standing in a line, in front of flags. All are looking at the camera smiling slightly with their hand together in front of them.

Regional interoperability front of mind as Anzac Army chiefs strengthen special ties with Fijian Forces

12 June 2025

Partnering

Kiwi and Aussie Army Chiefs link up for joint Pacific tour

10 June 2025

Partnering

Two soldiers, both in Army uniform and kneeling at different heights are surrounded by pink smoke in the field. They are surrounded by dry grass and rolling hills in the background.

Logistics survivability in the battlespace

06 June 2025

Ops & exercises

Soldiers in full uniform with weapons walk towards the camera down a wet gravel road with tussocks covering the hills in the background.

Former Takapuna Grammar student selected to train as Army Officer in Australia

30 May 2025

People

Wellington soldier grasps leadership opportunity with NZ Army Reserve Force

28 May 2025

People

Pacific small armies’ forum reinvigorates relationships

15 May 2025

Partnering

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Support is in the DNA of NZDF in new Defence Recruitment campaign

14 May 2025

Organisation

NZDF joins large South Pacific disaster exercise as new response group starts work

14 May 2025

Partnering

Anzac Day 2025

14 May 2025

Story Collection

Forging firepower: weapons specialists sharpen combat edge in snowy Tekapo

13 May 2025

Ops & exercises

The ultimate test of body and brain for NZ Army Officers

13 May 2025

Ops & exercises

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.

Hawke’s Bay combat driver relishes once-in-lifetime job in Antarctica

12 May 2025

People

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.

A postpartum pathway to promotion for new Army mum

09 May 2025

People

Hawera soldier honours 'Fighting McCooks' legacy at Gallipoli commemorations

09 May 2025

People

Vital preparation for our Army Emergency Responders

07 May 2025

Ops & exercises

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

Non-stop daylight for Northland firefighter in Antarctica

06 May 2025

People

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

Defence Force receives operating funding boost

05 May 2025

Capability

Third time to the ice for Manawatū cargo handling specialist

02 May 2025

People

Waiouru officer training pushes Auckland soldier to fatigue limit

29 April 2025

People

Attendance soars at Anzac Day service in Gallipoli with biggest crowds in a decade

26 April 2025

Our Heritage

Second World War veterans receive message from King Charles

25 April 2025

Our Heritage

Three leaders, three journeys, one shared destination

22 April 2025

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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.

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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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