NZDF programmes

New Zealand Defence Force Institute for Leadership Development

The New Zealand Defence Force, Institute for Leader Development (ILD) delivers a comprehensive approach to continued leadership development with a focus on helping people leaders who are transitioning to the next level of leadership.

A number of their leadership development programmes are open to participants from the wider public sector and some programmes involve outdoor activities designed to challenge leaders.

The Leadership Development Centre takes a system wide approach to maximise Public Service spaces on these programmes by managing the nomination and selection process. Public Service representative spaces are limited. 

We balance a range of factors for selection, including individual participant information like role and experience, alongside equitable representation from Public Service agencies both across and within the programmes. A balanced approach provides a rich experience for the participant and a diverse contribution to the cohort.

Nominations for Round 6 opened 1 October 2024 and closed 15 November 2024 for cohorts starting in the first half of 2025.

Read about Nick Ritchie’s experience on Lead Capability: 'Invaluable growth on NZDF’s Lead Capability Programme'

Nominations process

Nominations for Round 6 opened on 1 October and closed 15 November 2024 for courses starting in the first half of 2025.