New command for HMNZS Taupo
30 July 2026
Latest Stories
Navy chaplain recognised for exceptional work with SAS families
28 July 2026
Medals and awards
Happy centenary birthday Jim Blackburn
27 July 2026
People
NZDF deployment to South Sudan renewed
23 July 2026
Ops & exercises
Joint Navy and Fisheries operation targets fishery compliance from the Far North to the East Cape
14 July 2026
Ops & exercises
Kiwi sailors benefit from deployment with Cook Islands Police
08 July 2026
Partnerships
First medics graduate from joint NZDF-AUT programme at Burnham
26 June 2026
Life in service
Royal New Zealand Navy sailors set to test themselves on the world stage in Hawaii
12 June 2026
Ops & exercises
Tokoroa teenager holds his head high, and aims even higher following Navy graduation and topping class
09 June 2026
People
Whakatāne sailor makes whānau proud with Navy graduation
09 June 2026
People
Te Awamutu sailor proud to give back through Navy service
08 June 2026
People
New Zealand’s Middle East military observers stay positive in conflict zone
08 June 2026
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UN Missions
04 June 2026
Ops & exercises
Missile Systems
29 May 2026
Capability
Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda for Navy reservist
25 May 2026
People
Budget 2026 shores up maritime security
25 May 2026
Organisation
Navy, Air Force combine to rescue injured yachtie
22 May 2026
In the community
Navy uncrewed vessels monitor Northland waters for narcotics trafficking
22 May 2026
Ops & exercises
New houses become homes for Defence Force families
19 May 2026
Organisation
Wellington rolls out the blue carpet for visiting Japanese naval vessel
17 May 2026
Partnerships
Dunedin students onboard with expanded Navy camp week
07 May 2026
People
Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda during wargames in Auckland
06 May 2026
Ops & exercises
NZDF assists Bougainville in destruction of WWII-era bombs
30 April 2026
Ops & exercises
Navy shows opportunities for Marlborough student
28 April 2026
People
Rare Gallipoli headstone a rallying call for NZDF contingent
26 April 2026
Our Heritage
NZDF marks Anzac Day with conflict anniversaries front of mind
25 April 2026
Our Heritage
Southland chaplain supports NZDF contingent during ‘meaningful’ Gallipoli deployment
23 April 2026
People
Anzac Day a timely reminder about support for veterans
20 April 2026
In the community
Pacific co-operation: New Zealand Defence Force and Papua New Guinea
16 April 2026
Ops & exercises
Anzac Day
16 April 2026
Our Heritage
We are Te Taua Moana - Warriors of the Sea
Maritime security and secure trade routes are vital for New Zealand. Our Exclusive Economic Zone is one of the largest in the world, and at 30m square kilometres, our search and rescue area of responsibility is 7% of the earth’s surface. We protect our ocean resources along with our Pacific Island neighbours and help maintain and preserve order in our region. We respond to disasters and crises, carrying people, equipment, supplies and expertise to where they are needed most.
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.
We operate a fleet of ships, watercraft, and aircraft for operational tasks and training.
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You'll work 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.
Find out moreThrough their eyes
Resourceful Navy musician realises Antarctic dream, armed with plastic French horn
06 November 2025
People
From one Canterbury to another
24 April 2025
People
Family focuses Porirua man on a naval career at sea and in the air
11 March 2025
People
Fifty years dedicated to Navy
07 February 2025
People
Navy Officer finds maritime value in aviation degree
08 January 2025
People
Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia
19 September 2024
Media Release
Sailor expands her horizons with the Royal New Zealand Navy
13 September 2024