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Warrant Officer Class One Dave Alder appointed Sergeant Major of the Army
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RNZAF wing commander passing on emergency response lessons in Marlborough
03 September 2024
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NZ Army’s Major General Rob Krushka takes command of Joint Forces New Zealand
02 September 2024
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First female divers join the Royal New Zealand Navy Clearance Diving trade
02 September 2024
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New appointments for NZDF's senior leadership
28 August 2024
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New Zealand Defence Force incorporates gender perspectives on military operations
28 August 2024
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Southland engineer takes command of frigate
27 August 2024
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New design for Navy officer’s sword
23 August 2024
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Tonga Language Week 2024
22 August 2024
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Age no barrier as persevering Auckland mum conquers RNZAF recruit course
20 August 2024
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Recruiting ambassador inspires next generation
19 August 2024
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Pasifika community leader receives special NZDF Commendation
16 August 2024
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New Zealand soldiers join warfighting exercise in Queensland
12 August 2024
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Defence Force recognises personnel in a wide range of roles
08 August 2024
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New Zealand Army battles tough conditions during valuable armoured vehicle exercise
07 August 2024
Ops & exercises
Whangārei tractor expert feels pulling power of NZ Army Reserve Force
06 August 2024
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Home away from home for Ōpōtiki sailors aboard HMNZS Aotearoa
06 August 2024
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Cook Islands Language Week 2024
05 August 2024
People
Royal New Zealand Navy ship conducts longest replenishment at sea
02 August 2024
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Whakatāne medic inspired by NZ Army training to become ironman athlete
02 August 2024
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Navy medic’s decade-long journey to her dream job
02 August 2024
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Solomon Island deployment concludes
01 August 2024
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Whanganui duo set for poignant homecoming with the New Zealand Army Band
31 July 2024
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Baton at the ready – NZ Army Band’s new Bandmaster set to take charge
31 July 2024
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NZ Army instructors march out with Fijian recruits for the first time
26 July 2024
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NZDF personnel on ground to support massive Australian military exercise
24 July 2024
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Young Auckland naval officer takes charge of HMNZS Taupo
23 July 2024
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European air forces flying in for New Zealand visit
23 July 2024
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RNZAF School to Skies camp for female students draws high praise from Canada
19 July 2024
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We are a combat-capable force, trained, equipped, and ready to respond every hour of the day, every day of the year.
We keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. Our core task is to protect the sovereign territory of New Zealand including our Exclusive Economic Zone. We advance our nation’s interests through military operations at sea, on land and in the air. Our equipment and expertise supports people and communities in need at home, across our region, and around the world.
We are comprised of
15383
regular force personnel, reserves and civilian employees.
Our people, structure and leadershipWe utilise a diverse range of modern military equipment.
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A career in the Defence Force gives you real purpose. You'll work as part of a tight-knit team, protecting your whānau, your country and our environment from harm. And you'll have the honour of representing New Zealand wherever you go.
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