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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.

Latest Stories

NZDF Support to Weather Events

11 February 2026

Story Collection

A young male soldier with a moustache, smiles and looks at the camera. He is wearing a camouflaged jungle hat tied under his chin and a camouflaged uniform. He stands in front of a leafy pine tree that fills the frame behind.

Westport paramedic joins Reserve Force to help community

12 February 2026

People

A firefighter emerges from the smoke with their hose on as it continues to spray water.

Multiple attack fronts now in use against wildfires for the NZ Army

11 February 2026

Ops & exercises

NZ Army continues to strengthen Singapore partnership

10 February 2026

Partnerships

Two soldiers fires a weapons in dense bush.

Mentored for success - Reservists complete infantry corps training

10 February 2026

Ops & exercises

75 years on – Anzac relationship strengthens as strategic environment evolves

05 February 2026

Partnerships

A bulldozer sits atop mud as it pushes a pile of tree debris to the side. Several workers wearing high vis safety gear work in the background.

NZDF response efforts in Te Araroa and Hicks Bay have provided critical support

04 February 2026

In the community

Two army officers wearing green shirts with ribbons and name badges engage in conversation standing near a window. The taller of the two wears a watch and gestures as he talks to the other officer.

International demand for New Zealand’s top military course

03 February 2026

Partnerships

A line of personnel in military uniform, some with backpacks, walk across the tarmac at an airport towards a large grey military aircraft as they prepare to be deployed.

New Zealand Defence Force assisting recovery efforts on East Coast

29 January 2026

In the community

Reacting swiftly, meticulously and with an eye for detail helped win Top Recruit Award

06 January 2026

People

2025 in review - another significant year for Ngāti Tūmatauenga

19 December 2025

Organisation

Intense six weeks produces motivated reservists

18 December 2025

Life in service

YEAR IN REVIEW

16 December 2025

Organisation

NZ Army soldiers hone their ability to fuel the fight

15 December 2025

Ops & exercises

NZ Army evolves with creation of new Motorised Infantry Battalion at Linton Military Camp

05 December 2025

Organisation

Running the Gun for 75 years

04 December 2025

Our Heritage

Registration opens for 2026 Gallipoli services in Türkiye

03 December 2025

Our Heritage

NZ Army soldier designs secure, cost-effective tracking innovation to win award

02 December 2025

People

New Zealand Defence Force teams provide specialist skills training to Ukraine forces

02 December 2025

Ops & exercises

Maintaining the safe ground

28 November 2025

Ops & exercises

Ex Dragon’s Tooth tests Combat Engineers in Waiouru

28 November 2025

Ops & exercises

Major milestone for South Island logistic resilience

27 November 2025

Organisation

Landmark exercise with German Air Force delivers benefits for New Zealand

27 November 2025

Ops & exercises

High-achieving Electronics Technician named NZ Army Soldier of the Year 2025

24 November 2025

People

Back-to-back staff talks reinforce strength of traditional partnerships

21 November 2025

Partnerships

From training soldiers to chasing her wings - Army Reserve Force soldier named Reservist of the Year

19 November 2025

People

Tohu Awards celebrate part-time Defence commitments

19 November 2025

Organisation

Ultra-marathon training pays off for infantry competition winner

19 November 2025

People

Five Eyes strategic navy talks conclude in Wellington

14 November 2025

Partnerships

New Zealand Defence Force ready for high-risk weather season

11 November 2025

In the community

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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.

More about our people

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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