The Ministry of Defence works with the Defence Force to shape New Zealand’s relationships with foreign militaries and security organisations. We provide advice to Government and direction on defence relationships to maximise New Zealand’s security and broader interests. Having a network of strong international relationships serves to protect and advance our interests.
Mahi tahi ai te Manatū Kaupapa Waonga ki Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa hei waihanga i ngā hononga o Aotearoa ki ngā ope taua me ngā whakahaere whakahaumarutanga nō tāwāhi. Ka tuku kupu tohutohu mātou ki te Kāwanatanga, ka tuku hoki i te tohutohu mō ngā hononga waonga hei whakapiki rawa i ngā pānga whakahaumarutanga, i ngā pānga whānui ake hoki o Aotearoa. Mā te whai i te kōtuitui o ngā hononga ā-ao kaha e whakahaumaru, e kōkiri whakamua ō tātou pānga.
The Ministry also leads the development of advice to the Government on a range of deployments of New Zealand Defence Force personnel and assets, international defence engagements as well as advising on Defence’s performance and effectiveness as a system.
Working with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and in line with New Zealand’s national security priorities, this advice supports Government decisions that reinforce the international rules-based system, contribute to collective security efforts, and have foreign policy and operational benefits for New Zealand.
Find out about current deployments, as well as the work occurring in international diplomacy and engagement.
Diplomacy and engagement
Building stronger relationships with partner nations to support the international rules based system.
Deployments
Providing advice to Government about potential Defence Force deployments offshore.
Policy Advisor Programme
Supporting greater policy-military integration, this programme is designed to embed civilian expertise across the military operational lifecycle.