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Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition

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Navy Reservists contribute to Exercise Kakadu

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No.6 Squadron multitasks during Exercise Bluebird

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Far North bay ideal for international mine warfare exercise

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Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia

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Strength in numbers for PTIs

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New Warrant Officer of the Navy

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Sailor expands her horizons with the Royal New Zealand Navy

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NZDF contributes to Solomon Islands explosives disposal work

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New Chief of Navy's marae ceremony

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Recreational diver chases Navy dream

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First female divers join the Royal New Zealand Navy Clearance Diving trade

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104 year old navy veteran reflects on WWII

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New appointments for NZDF's senior leadership

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Southland engineer takes command of frigate

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New design for Navy officer’s sword

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Tonga Language Week 2024

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Recruiting ambassador inspires next generation

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Defence Force recognises personnel in a wide range of roles

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Home away from home for Ōpōtiki sailors aboard HMNZS Aotearoa

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Royal New Zealand Navy ship conducts longest replenishment at sea

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Navy medic’s decade-long journey to her dream job

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Solomon Island deployment concludes

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Jet skier eyes world title

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Young Auckland naval officer takes charge of HMNZS Taupo

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Sailor's experience backs up psychology pathway

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Former Army gunner switches to Navy blues with warfare officer role

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HMNZS Manawanui returns from South Pacific deployment

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Kiribati Language Week 2024

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HMNZS Aotearoa arrives at RIMPAC 2024

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We are Te Taua Moana - Warriors of the Sea

As an island nation with no immediate neighbours, maritime security is vital for New Zealand. Around 90% of our imports and exports are transported by sea so ensuring our trade routes are secure is critical for our economy. Our Exclusive Economic Zone is one of the largest in the world, and at 30,000,000 square kilometres our search and rescue area of responsibility is 7% of the earth’s surface. We protect our own natural ocean resources along with those of our Pacific Island neighbours and play our part in maintaining and preserving order in our region. We are one of the first responders to natural disasters and crises, spearheading the humanitarian response by carrying people, equipment, supplies and expertise to where they are needed most.

Our maritime force is made up 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.

We operate a fleet of ships, watercraft, and aircraft for operational tasks and training.

Royal New Zealand Navy recruits march on during a graduation with the Navy logo and values on a wall behind them.

Considering a career in the navy?

A career in the Defence Force is unlike anything out there. You'll be working as part of a tight-knit team, protecting your family, friends, the environment and your country from harm and representing the New Zealand way of life where you go. It's an incredibly rewarding job that gives you a real sense of purpose.

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