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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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Our personnel in formation march in full gear in the Malaysian Jungle.

Support to Ukraine

12 May 2023

Story Collection

Response to Cyclone Gabrielle

02 May 2023

Story Collection

Squadron Leader George McInnes and Group Captain Glenn Gowthorpe from the Royal New Zealand Air Force, along with Lieutenant Colonel Vanessa Ropitini from the New Zealand Army, have today received the New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD).

Three Defence Force personnel recognised in King’s Birthday honours

05 June 2023

People

Cross-Fit enthusiast keeps Army on its toes

03 June 2023

Life in Service

Light Armoured Vehicles lined up in the Waiouru Military Training Area

Protected Mobility Capability Project

01 June 2023

Story Collection

Invictus Games 2023

01 June 2023

Story Collection

A firefighter with a red hose pipe over his shoulders runs towards a wooden shutter door on a red metal frame during the Firefighter Challenge in Wellington.

NZDF firefighters too hot for the competition

29 May 2023

People

Afghanistan pioneer passes on

29 May 2023

Life in Service

Machine Guns, Mortars and Shoddy Bike Parts – an Armourer’s trade

27 May 2023

People

NZ Army helps repair community halls and water tanks in Tonga

24 May 2023

Ops & exercises

NZDF in largest ever New Caledonia Croix Du Sud exercise

23 May 2023

Ops & exercises

Specialist Kiwis bring their skills to the New Zealand Army

19 May 2023

Life in Service

Bombs, deployments, explosions and scars

17 May 2023

People

Pharmacist finds New Zealand Army Reserve Force just the tonic

12 May 2023

People

Introducing the C130J

12 May 2023

Story Collection

New Zealand Army helps make mobility in family home possible

11 May 2023

In the community

Ohakea worker goes above and beyond to keep fearless dotterels flying

09 May 2023

People

LTCOL Ropitini stands with arms crossed, wearing Army uniform in from of two MHOVs.

Army’s newest Commanding Officer

09 May 2023

People

History-making moment for NZDF Contingent marching in coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

07 May 2023

Organisation

Personnel march in London at King Charles’ Coronation

03 May 2023

People

Former New Zealand Army Special Air Service soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, Willie Apiata, with auction items at his fundraiser for Ngāti Porou in Auckland

Apiata memorabilia auction raises more than $200,000 for cyclone-hit Ngāti Porou

01 May 2023

In the community

New Zealand Army Band set to dazzle in free Tairāwhiti concert

01 May 2023

In the community

NZ Army thanks town for helping with substantial exercise

29 April 2023

Ops & exercises

Tonga Response

26 April 2023

Story Collection

A soldier standing during Anzac Day commemoration.

NZDF marks Anzac Day at home and around the world

25 April 2023

Media Release

Our personnel reflect on their Gallipoli Journey

24 April 2023

Our Heritage

Moving ceremony commemorates Maori Pah site at Gallipoli

24 April 2023

Our Heritage

NZDF prepares team for Invictus Games

21 April 2023

People

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Defence Force dogs with a passion for success

20 April 2023

Life in Service

New Zealand Chief of Army Major General John Boswell (right) and Australian Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart signing Plan Anzac in Wellington, reinvigorating longstanding cooperation between the two armies.

New Zealand and Australian Army Chiefs sign Plan ANZAC

18 April 2023

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We’re a world-class, combat ready force. We're 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 are an information-enabled Army that leverages 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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As an agile and highly adaptive combat force, we need to be well equipped to help us 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

Major General John Boswell

Chief Of Army

Brigadier Rose King

Deputy Chief of Army

Colonel Duncan George Roy

Land Component Commander

Warrant Officer Class One Wiremu Moffitt

Sergeant Major Of The Army

Considering a career in the army?

In the Army you'll never rest on past successes. 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. Whatever your role, you'll be given the best possible training, equipment and encouragement. Everything you need, in fact, to create a successful and valued career.

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