Royal New Zealand Navy

Our role is to patrol New Zealand’s coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone. We provide security, humanitarian response and fishery protection for our Pacific neighbours and support our nation’s interests in the Ross Sea, Antarctica and further afield.

About us

We are the maritime arm of the New Zealand Defence Force made up of experts recruited from all walks of life and brought together to become Warriors of the Sea – to do what is right for our country and for those who ask for our help.

Capability

Our fleet comprises nine modern and versatile ships that undertake a full range of maritime tasks from combat and peacekeeping operations to border patrol and support for government agencies.

Public Information

Documents that provide visibility of how the Royal New Zealand Navy works, and the strategic inputs that guide us.

Magazine

Navy Today is a monthly magazine that strives to inform its readers about our latest news. It covers operations and exercises, takes a look at our modern and high tech assets, and has in-depth interviews with our skilled personnel.

Careers

Our Navy has a modern fleet and is growing in capability with the addition of new ships. But ships are nothing more than cold hard steel without the right people to lead and crew them.