The Defence Portfolio
Briefing to the Incoming Government 2002
Roles And Organisation of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) (continued)
Jointness
The senior defence leadership of the NZDF are strongly committed to the ethos of 'jointness'. Jointness refers to the three services, Navy, Army and Air Force, together undertaking and planning the conduct of, and the training for, exercises and operations.
The CDF, Service Chiefs and COMJFNZ jointly signed a Statement of Commitment in June 2002 entitled Three Services - One Force to emphasise this. The Statement is viewed by the senior defence leadership as a public contract between themselves and the service and civilian personnel of the NZDF.
Three Services - One Force demonstrates the commitment to building an NZDF that is united, professionally trained, competent, appropriately equipped and capable of serving the interests of New Zealand, confronting the security challenges of the future, and meeting the requirements of the New Zealand Government.
NZDF Support for Non-Military Tasks
The conduct of training activities for military tasks generates within the NZDF the capacity to provide a range of services to other government departments and the community, or to support foreign policy and defence objectives.
This range of non-military services is a by-product of capabilities developed and maintained for military purposes. A forecast of the range of services most likely to be provided and the availability of selected elements of the NZDF to provide such services, are detailed in the NZDF Purchase Agreement. Such services include:
- Support of national and international events of significance - as directed by the government;
- Ceremonial support for the government and the community;
- Support to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry of Emergency Management, the Environmental Risk Management Authority, the New Zealand Police, the Department of Conservation and other government departments and agencies, as required;
- Assistance with fire fighting - especially in rural areas;
- Assistance with land, sea and air search and rescue;
- Assistance with land, sea and air emergency medical evacuation;
- Emergency medical assistance when required, and medical surveys;
- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) [as distinct from improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD)]; and
- Support to the New Zealand Antarctic Programme.
NZDF Property
The NZDF owns and manages 72,000ha of land with a Gross Value of $1.2B. This includes the Naval Base at Devonport, Army camps at Papakura, Waiouru, Linton, Trentham and Burnham, and Air Bases at Whenuapai, Ohakea and Woodbourne. In addition the NZDF owns a variety of other training areas (the most extensive are at Tekapo and Waiouru), weapons ranges, housing estates and depots. Land and facilities are actively managed by each Service, while HQ NZDF develops overall strategy and policy. The NZDF is developing a continuous process of property rationalisation to ensure that we hold the necessary property to deliver operational outputs efficiently and effectively. This process involves assessment of user requirements and various options, and the subsequent acquisition, lease and disposal of real estate. Current projects under active investigation and management totals some $240m.
Key projects include:
- Whenuapai/Ohakea - The RNZAF basing review explores the options of consolidating on one base or retaining both, operating them as joint military/civilian facilities. Phase two of the review is currently being assessed in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Development.
- North Shore Defence Housing - Options are being assessed for the delivery of accommodation assistance for Defence personnel posted to the Devonport Naval Base. Redevelopment of 437 housing units is costed at $67m.
- Hobsonville Vacation and Disposal - Hobsonville airbase is being progressed for disposal in a phased programme to reflect withdrawal of operational units. Significant Public Works issues are being addressed with Waitakere City Council. Conservative estimate of disposal proceeds is $25m.
- Papakura Military Camp - Property is being finalised for disposal, but the process has been challenged by the former owners. An appeal will be heard by the Privy Council in July 2002. The Papakura District Council requested that parts of the property be transferred. No agreement has been reached on the transfer value. Disposal/transfer has been placed on hold pending the Privy Council decision. Total property value is assessed at $17.4 million.
Location of Principal NZDF Bases and Training Areas
The New Zealand Defence Force Bases and Training Areas are situated in: Auckland, Papakura, Waiouru, Ohakea, Linton, Wellington (includes HQ JFNZ and Trentham), Woodbourne, Burnham and Tekapo.
Summary of NZDF Bases and Facilities
The New Zealand Defence Forces Bases and Facilities are separated into five groups:
- Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force
- Joint Forces New Zealand
- Royal New Zealand Navy
- New Zealand Army
- Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force
Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force, is further separated into Wellington, Trentham and Overseas Units.
Wellington is made up of: HQ NZDF (Strategic HQ), Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Naval Staff and Naval Staff, Chief of General Staff and Army General Staff and Chief of Air Staff and Air Staff.
Overseas Units consist of NZ Defence Support Unit / South – East Asia (Singapore).
Joint Forces New Zealand
Joint Forces New Zealand is based in Trentham and is made up of Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, and Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand.
Royal New Zealand Navy
Royal New Zealand Navy’s primary base is in Auckland where the Naval Combat Force, Logistics, Hydrographic, Diving Support, Sea Training and Inshore Patrol Craft are home ported.
Auckland consists of: Naval Support Command, RNZN Naval College, Hydrographic Business Unit and HMNZS Dockyard.
The HMNZ Ships are:
HMNZS Canterbury
HMNZS Te Kaha
HMNZS Te Mana
Logistics consists of HMNZS Endeavour (Fleet Replenishment)
Hydrographic consists of HMNZS Resolution.
Diving Support consists of HMNZS Manawanui.
Sea Training consists of HMNZS Kahu.
Inshore Patrol Craft consists of HMNZS Moa, Kiwi, Wakakura and Hinau.
New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army has five bases or camps, Papakura, Waiouru, Linton, Trentham and Burnham.
Papakura consists of 1 NZ SAS Group.
Waiouru consists of the Army Training Group which includes the Officer Cadet School, the Land Operations Training Centre, and The Army Depot. The Queen Alexandra’s Squadron (Armoured Personnel Carriers) is also based at Waiouru.
Linton consists of HQ 2 Land Force Group, 1st Battalion RNZIR (Infantry), 16 Field Regiment (Artillery and Air Defence), 2 Engineer Regiment, 2 Signals Squadron, 2 Logistics Battalion, 2 Field Hospital and Operational Welfare Unit.
Trentham consists of the Trentham Regional Support Centre and the Force Military Police Company.
Burnham consists of HQ 3 Land Force Group, 2nd/1st Battalion RNZIR (Infantry) and 3 Logistics Battalion.
Tekapo consist of the Military Training Area.
Royal New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has three bases in Auckland, Ohakea, and Woodbourne.
Auckland consists of; the No. 5 Squadron, which has six P-3K Orions, the No. 40 Squadron, which has two Boeing 727s and five C-130 Hercules, the No. 3 Squadron, Naval Support Flight which has five SH-2G Seasprites, and the Operational Support Squadron.
Ohakea consists of; the No. 3 Squadron which has fourteen UH-1H Iroquois, and the Flying Training Wing which has fourteen Air trainers and five Beech King Airs.
Woodbourne consists of the Ground Training Wing.
NZDF Personnel
(as at 1 June 02)
| Regular | Non Regular | Civilian | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 1947 | 377 4 | 441 | 2765 |
| Army | 4588 | 2008 4 | 632 | 7228 |
| Air Force | 2243 | 37 5 | 383 | 2663 |
| HQ NZDF | 196 1 | 0 | 355 3 | 551 |
| HQ JFNZ | 152 2 | 0 | 38 | 190 |
| Total | 8778 | 2422 | 1849 | 13049 |
- Figure in italics is also counted in Navy/Army/Air Force totals for Regular personnel (Individual totals by Service are N=37, A=84, F=75).
- Figure in italics is also counted in Navy/Army/Air Force totals for Regular personnel (Individual totals by Service are N=37, A=72, F=43).
- Includes 17 personnel from Veterans' Affairs NZ. From 1 March 2000 the HQ NZDF total also includes DTA (48) and the Navy total excludes DTA.
- Navy Non Regular figures do not include members posted non-effective.
- Air Force Non Regular figures do not include members who are Bandsmen, ATC personnel, or non-effective personnel.
