The Ministry of Defence employs people from many different backgrounds – including public servants, engineers, diplomats, policy analysts and professional project managers, among others.
Our spirit and character forms the bedrock of every decision we make, how we treat each other, our stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
If you want to work for the Ministry, find out more about working for us and our current vacancies.
Our Values
Our Values
Influential Kia whai mana
Our work shapes the agenda and our advice is persuasive.
Collaborative Kia mahi tahi
We work together and in partnership. We build trusted relationships to understand what's going on and get things done.
Courageous Kia kaha
We do the right thing, even when that is personally and professionally hard.
Dynamic Kia hihiri
We see where change will improve results, we self-start it, and we see it through.
Pragmatic Kia whai kiko
We find a way; we are practical, resourceful, and hard-nosed.
Professional Kia ngaio
People know us for our integrity, skills and attitude.