Divisions
Policy and Planning Division
The Policy and Planning Division provides advice to the Government on defence policy and the military capabilities needed to achieve government objectives. It has both Ministry of Defence and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) staff.
The Policy and Planning Division has four main functions:
- formulating policy advice on meeting current defence needs and interests;
- providing advice on, and managing, New Zealand's international defence relationships;
- formulating advice on policies and military capabilities to meet future security needs; and
- co-managing with the NZDF the Capability Management Framework and providing support to the Capability Management Board.
Read more about the Policy and Planning Division.
Evaluation Division
The Evaluation Division carries out assessments and audits, under s24(2)(e) of the Defence Act 1990, of any function, duty or project of the New Zealand Defence Force. The Division also conducts audits of the Ministry of Defence's activities relating to the procurement of major military capability.
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Acquisition Division
The Acquisition Division acquires equipment to be operated by the three services of the New Zealand Defence Force - the Royal New Zealand Navy, the New Zealand Army, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force, generally where the value of the project is in excess of NZ$7 million.
Read more about the Acquisition Division.
Corporate Division
Corporate Division provides an integrative force within the Ministry, enhancing the operational effectiveness of the other divisions by providing support services and policy advice in the areas of information management and technology, legal, human resources, risk and administration.
Read more about the Corporate Division.
Finance Division
Finance Division provides financial services and advice, manages cash and foreign currency funds, produces Estimates and reports on all financial aspects of Ministry business.
