NZDF Whānau Welcome Guide

The NZDF Whānau Welcome Guide has been developed to help you – the whānau member of someone who has joined the NZDF – to understand more about the organisation and what it’s like to be part of the NZDF community.

You may be a partner, parent, grandparent, sibling, child or friend of an NZDF service member. Whatever your relationship, having them join the NZDF can be a big change. Military language and practices can be challenging to understand at first. You can anticipate a period of transition as you all get used to this change – and in some cases, a different way of life.

Take the time to explore this guide to understand the NZDF, the NZDF support services and resources and what life as a military family may look like.

For the most up to date contact details of NZDF support providers, click on “Please select a location” at the top right for a drop down menu.

If you would like a hard copy of this guide, please contact your local defence community facilitator here. 

Download your copy here