Welcome to the Overseas Recruitment section of the NZ Army website.

We are currently increasing our recruiting pool to include applicants of foreign nationality in order to meet personnel resource needs. However, we currently only have vacancies for current or recent ex-serving full time military personnel from either UK, Australia, USA, Canada or NZ.

Please read all of the information provided, which includes details on:

1. Eligibility
2. Vacancies
3. Overseas Enlistment Conditions of Service
4. General Information about the NZ Army
5. The Overseas Recruitment Process
6. Frequently Asked Questions

If you wish to be considered thereafter please begin the application process by completing our online application with as much detail as possible. Our Overseas Recruitment team will complete an initial assessment regarding your suitability.

If you do not have any full time military experience you will need to meet the following criteria to be considered:

1. Be a Permanent NZ Resident AND have either:
   1. Lived in New Zealand for at least 5 years OR
   2. Have held citizenship of Australia, Canada, US or the UK for at least 10 years.
2. Be a New Zealand Citizen AND have either:
   1. Lived in New Zealand for at least 5 years OR
   2. Have held citizenship of Australia, Canada, US or the UK for at least 10 years.