We’re the Army – the fighting force of New Zealand. Highly trained, committed, loyal and passionate, we work together to protect the country, safeguard its interests and support our allies.

Exercises

We need to be prepared for all eventualities, so a significant part of our time is spent on exercises. This is the time when we learn the skills required to be a soldier, and to undertake specialist roles, whether that’s as a sniper, an officer or a chef. It’s also when we get to grips with our equipment and understand its capabilities. From Light Armoured Vehicles to night vision goggles to heavy mortars, we’ve always got our hands on the latest technology.

Duties

We are here to protect New Zealand and its people. This means that we’re called upon to provide assistance in civilian emergencies at home. This could be anything from search and rescue, to natural disaster relief, bomb disposal or even assisting the police with crime scene investigations.

Our commitment to supporting our allies and helping countries in need regularly takes us overseas too. Warfare is one of our core skills, so as we have seen in Afghanistan, if we’re called into a combat zone we are ready to play our part. Other common scenarios include supporting countries affected by natural disasters and famine, or helping protect civilians caught up in conflict. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to make a positive difference to the world - find out more here.

And you can check out what we’re doing and where here.