Welcome to The Ministry of Defence

Naumai ki te Manatū Kaupapa Waonga

We are the Government’s lead civilian advisor on defence. We also purchase major equipment which becomes a capability when it is used by service men and women of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Ko mātou ngā kaitohutohu matua ki te kāwanatanga mo ngā kaupapa waonga. Nā mātou hoki, ngā taputapu nunui i hoko, hei āheitanga i roto i ngā ringa o ngā tāne me ngā wahine o Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa.

Who we are

A civilian agency giving advice to Government on Defence matters

What we do

We deliver capability and provide strategic advice

Industry working with Defence

We work together with industry to deliver Defence capability

Work for us

Our staff profiles and current vacancies

Featured & recent publications

Ngā whakaaturanga hou

Strategic Defence Policy Statement 2018

The Strategic Defence Policy Statement recognises the full scope of value that Defence provides for New Zealand, across the Community, Nation, and World. The Policy Statement also articulates for the first time a set of principles to describe the Government's expectations for Defence and provide enduring policy guidance, examines developments in the strategic environment, and updates the Defence Force outcomes, principal roles and priorities.

Terms of Reference - Defence Capability Plan Review 2018

Climate Change and Security 2018 Summary P1

The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Response - A3 Summary

The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Response

Ministry of Defence Statement of Intent 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2022

Ministry of Defence Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2018

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The latest from The Ministry

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The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Response

On 6 December 2018, the Minister of Defence and Minister for Climate Change launched a Defence Assessment that explores the links between climate change and security, and how climate change will be a driver for future Defence Force operations.

Publication

Approval to Purchase P 8A Cabinet Material2

Release of Documents Supporting Cabinet's Decision to Purchase Four P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

The Cabinet paper and associated minutes for Cabinet's decision to purchase four P-8A Poseidon aircraft are available.

Publication

Rotation of NZDF Deployed Forces Cabinet Material

Rotation of New Zealand Defence Force Deployed Forces

The Minister Defence has issued a release regarding Cabinet decisions clarifying the arrangements for the rotation of deployed New Zealand Defence Force personnel.

News

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