NZDF community wellbeing support

  • NZDF4U Wellbeing support

    All members of the NZDF and Defence community can contact 0800 NZDF4U or SMS 8881 for 24/7 confidential wellness support.
  • Sexual Harm Support (SAPRA)

    Providing advice and information to all NZDF personnel on sexual violence prevention strategies and best practice for the response to cases of sexual violence.
  • Career and Transition Coach

    Providing support and advice for members who are or are considering leaving the NZDF.
  • Social worker

    NZDF Social Work Services are here to support our NZDF community. Military Social Work provides support and intervention to military personnel, civilians and their whānau/families.
  • Anti-Harassment Advisor

    A confidential support channel available for all NZDF members.
  • Chaplain

    Providing our NZDF community with spiritual support and guidance.
  • NZDF Marae/Tūrangawaewae

    The marae/tūrangawaewae is the first representation of Te Taha Whānau that we experience as a service person. It is our link to our wider whānau, a link to our roots.
  • Deployment Support

    The NZDF will provide you and your whānau the support and guidance you need when your loved one is deployed.
  • Community facilitators

    Change can be challenging, whether you are new to NZDF or moving locations.
  • Overwatch - LBGTTIQ+

    Creating a welcome and safe environment in the defence community where LGBQTTIQ+ are Visible, Vocal and Valued.
  • Pasifika Community

    The NZDF has a pacific programme based on the NZDF Pacific People’s Strategy 2020-2025 designed to support the attraction, recruitment, retention and advancement of Pacific People in the NZDF.
  • Gender networks

    Enhancing the participation of our men and women in the NZDF.
  • Veteran support networks

    A number of organisations engage with New Zealand service personnel and offer a wide range of services. Read about some of these organisations below.
  • Veterans' Affairs

    Our focus is to reach that all those with qualifying service to assist with their wellbeing at home, at work and in their communities.
  • Returned and Services Association (RSA )

    Helping all service personnel and their families get the support they need.
  • HOMEBASE

    HOMEBASE is designed for our deployment community, which includes all our deployed personnel, their families and those who work to support them while they are away.