AUSTRALIAN+NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE DIRECTORY 2026 INDUSTRY GROUPS, ASSOCIATIONS & GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS www.defence.directory 38 INFORMATION COMMAND (INFOCOM) The NZDF established the Information Command (INFOCOM) in December 2024. It consolidated capabilities across information warfare, cyberspace, strategic joint communications, information operations, emerging technology, and Defence Digital Group. INFOCOM develops, integrates, defends, and operates in the Defence Information Environment so that the NZDF has an information advantage. INFOCOM supports NZDF operations across information technology, electromagnetic spectrum operations, information activities, and cybersecurity. The Commander, Information Command, provides leadership of INFOCOM through nine direct reports: • Deputy Commander Information Command (includes Director Future and Emerging Technology) • Chief of Staff • Director Information and Cyberspace Operations • Director Information Warfare Integration • Chief Data Officer • Director Architecture, Policy, and Design Portfolio • Director Business Services • Director Enterprise Products and Systems • Director Service Portfolios Information Command is led by Brigadier Esther Harrop Information Command POC Debbie Howarth Director - Industry Engagement P: +64 21 916 382 DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DST) DST is the main provider of research, science and technology support to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the Ministry of Defence. The Agency supports the NZDF by providing technical and scientific advice that’s based on good scientific practice, is independent, unbiased, transparent and timely. The technical solutions which are developed are used across the spectrum of Defence operations. We are a business unit of the NZDF, with facilities located at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. POINT OF CONTACT: Matt Hopkins Division Chief Science Excellence & Partnering E: matthew.hopkins@nzdf.mil.nz DEFENCE ESTATE AND INFRASTRUCTURE Defence Estate and Infrastructure is responsible for managing all aspects of real estate, facilities management and infrastructure development for the New Zealand Defence Force. It is part of Defence Headquarters in Wellington, with offices and staff located at the nine camps and bases throughout the country. Led by Mark Brunton - Head of Estate & Infrastructure KEY PERSONNEL FOR DAY TO DAY CONTACT ARE AS FOLLOWS : Phil Gurnsey GM Estate Strategy E: philip.gurnsey@nzdf.mil.nz P: +64 27 274 3379 John MacLachlan Director Estate Strategy E: john.maclachlan@nzdf.mil.nz P: +64 27 496 6137 Wally Butt E: Walter.butt@nzdf.mil.nz P: +64 21 243 0641 Heather Staley GM Performance E: heather.staley@nzdf.mil.nz P: +64 21 906 492 Rob Owen Manager - Environmental Services E: robert.owen@nzdf.mil.nz P: +64 27 293 2734 DEFENCE INDUSTRY IN NEW ZEALAND Useful websites related to New Zealand Defence acquisitions, other government departments, and Industry include: Ministry of Defence: www.defence.govt.nz/industry New Zealand Defence Force: www.nzdf.mil.nz/industry-partners/workingwith-us The New Zealand Defence Industry Advisory Council (NZDIAC) The NZDIAC is a non-statutory Ministerial advisory board comprising of senior defence industry leaders and representatives from the Ministry of Defence and the New Zealand Defence Force. The Council has a wide brief to • provide national and international defence industry advice to the Minister of Defence; • encourage strategic relationships between Defence and industry; and • act as conduit between the Minister of Defence and industry on defence matters. The Council also facilitates annual Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to industry, and is supported administratively by the Ministry of Defence. GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRY Government Electronic Tender Service (GETS) www.gets.govt.nz The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) operate GETS, a tool for government departments to advertise tenders. To comply with the New Zealand Government Rules of Sourcing GETS is used to advertise all government department tenders, above a set threshold, including those of the MOD and NZDF. GETS is also used widely by other government agencies outside the central departments. Suppliers registered on GETS can view all current Open Tenders and set their profile to receive email notifications based on their areas of interest and regions in which they operate. NZ DEFENCE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION The NZDIA is a group of businesses with a specific interest in the defence market. The NZ DIA meets on a regular basis to discuss marketing to New Zealand overseas Defence Forces, CONTACT: CEO: Ian Harman E: ian@nzdia.co.nz P: +64 21 246 4871
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