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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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Invictus Games 2025

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NZ Army experience sparks firefighter’s ongoing contributions to Dunedin community

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West Coast nurse named NZDF Reservist of the Year

05 December 2024

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A woman in NZ Army uniform holds her baby.

Helping soldiers get a good start

04 December 2024

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Registration for Gallipoli 2025 services open

04 December 2024

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New NZ Army commander people-focussed and targeting preparation for combat

03 December 2024

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Safety Person of the Year 2024

03 December 2024

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NZ Army Engineers celebrate 50th charter year with Akaroa

29 November 2024

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Taranaki gunner proud to represent New Zealand at prestigious US Academy

27 November 2024

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Building resilience in our reservist soldiers

26 November 2024

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Army and NZDF set to welcome new workhorse utility vehicle

21 November 2024

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NZDF recognises extra-yard efforts of soldier, sailor, aviator and civilian

20 November 2024

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Overcoming Obstacles at the Melbourne 70.3 Triathlon

19 November 2024

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Tohu Awards 2024

18 November 2024

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NZDF Medic Match crowns Cantabrian as top operator

15 November 2024

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Haera ra, Tā Bom. A fitting farewell to the final soldier of 28 (Maori) Battalion.

13 November 2024

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NZ Team announce Co-Captains for 2025 Invictus Games

11 November 2024

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A man wearing a black suit and multiple medals stands in front of a black background.

NZDF honours last Māori Battalion warrior

08 November 2024

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Soldier of the Year: Christchurch fitness instructor hits Army career running

06 November 2024

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Uniformed personnel stand in front of a helicopter beneath blue skies.

Kiwis maintaining the truce on the Korean Peninsula

06 November 2024

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2/1 Battalion RNZIR new Colours

05 November 2024

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Susan Jones, left, and Wendy Hatton working on the 2/1 RNZIR Colours in Yorkshire before they were collected and brought back to New Zealand for last week’s ceremony

Behind the stitch

05 November 2024

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Behind the stitch of the NZ Army’s new King’s and Regimental Colours

05 November 2024

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King Charles proud of link to NZ Army as battalion’s new Colours consecrated at Burnham parade

01 November 2024

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New battle honours to be emblazoned onto a Regimental Colour of the New Zealand Army

29 October 2024

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NZ Army soldiers prepare for historic parade as new Colour Ensigns

25 October 2024

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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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