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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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New Zealand Defence Force signs logistics arrangement with German Armed Forces

10 September 2026

Partnerships

NZDF helps Kiribati dispose of almost 300 Second World War munitions

10 September 2026

Ops & exercises

Significant housing agreement signed between the NZDF and Ngāti Rangi

09 September 2026

Organisation

NZ Army JTACs sharpen combat air integration skills with RAAF F-35s

09 September 2026

Ops & exercises

NZ Army stability and security training in Whanganui

09 September 2026

Ohakea to host Australian F-35A jets on joint training visit

04 September 2026

Ops & exercises

Force generation – building the Motorised Infantry Battle Group at Ex Hill 60

04 September 2026

Ops & exercises

Soldiers conduct a pack march along a road that weaves between hills.

NZ Army Officer Cadets pushed to limits in rite of passage challenge in Exercise Nemesis

02 September 2026

Ops & exercises

A planning meeting with people in various uniforms looking at a map on tiled flooring in a small room

New Zealand to help Kiribati dispose of WWII munitions

02 September 2026

Partnerships

A man in military uniforn receives the Legion of Merit from an Admiral with a United States flag on their arm.

NZ Army Warrant Officer receives Legion of Merit for ‘world-stage’ representation

31 August 2026

Medals and awards

New Zealand Army advancing short-range drone capability with new course

17 August 2026

Capability

NZDF Invictus Games hopefuls trial for a spot in the 2027 team

14 August 2026

People

Three soldiers in Army uniform holding weapons having a discussion. The solider on the right points into the distance.

NZ Army conducting stability and security training in Whanganui

12 August 2026

Ops & exercises

NZDF proves its value in the groundwork for massive military air exercise in Australia

12 August 2026

Ops & exercises

NZ Army instructors look forward to passing on knowledge and building connections in Timor-Leste

30 July 2026

Ops & exercises

NZ Army exercise tests Reserve Force warfighting capability in Southland

29 July 2026

Ops & exercises

NZDF deployment to South Sudan renewed

23 July 2026

Ops & exercises

Southland hosts major New Zealand–Australian Reserve Force exercise

16 July 2026

Ops & exercises

Anzac spirit strong at Southern Jackaroo

16 July 2026

People

Two women Chiefs of Army for New Zealand and Australia sit at a table in front of two documents and their corresponding countries flag, they are both smiling and shaking hands.

New Zealand and Australian Armies reaffirm enduring relationship

10 July 2026

Partnerships

First medics graduate from joint NZDF-AUT programme at Burnham

26 June 2026

Life in service

Making critical decisions in combat a key focus for large Army exercise in Waiouru

24 June 2026

Ops & exercises

Explosive charges are placed on the Second World War ordnance for safe disposal

NZDF supports successful operation to remove WWII-era explosives in Papua New Guinea

24 June 2026

Ops & exercises

Arrowtown medic embraces service opportunities with NZ Army Reserve Force

22 June 2026

People

Machine gunner sharpens heavy weapons skills in Tekapo alongside Royal Gurkha Rifles

17 June 2026

People

Whangaparāoa soldier returns to his roots in Korean deployment

17 June 2026

People

Tauranga army officer at the sharp end of Korean War legacy

17 June 2026

People

Auckland-born soldier finds his mark with the NZ Army and hones skills with Royal Gurkha Rifles

16 June 2026

People

Morrinsville officer thriving on challenges of the Korean DMZ

15 June 2026

People

Reserve Force challenges help drive Tuakau man in construction and soldiering

11 June 2026

People

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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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