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 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 3 starting from July 2023 onwards

Nominations will open on 7 March for the following programmes, which have cohorts starting between July and December 2023. 

For round 3 spaces available on the programmes as below:

  • 12 Public Service spaces across three cohorts of the Lead Systems Leadership Programme.
  • 8 Public Service spaces across two cohorts of the Lead Capability Leadership Programme.
  • 4 Public Service spaces on one cohort of the Lead Integrated Capability Leadership Programme.
  • 4 Public Service spaces on one cohort of the Lead Organisation Leadership Programme.

Programmes available (Round 3)

Key dates

Lead System Leadership Programme 23/04

Phase 1: Jun–Jul 2023
Residential Phase 2: 17–21 Jul 2023

Lead System Leadership Programme 23/05

Phase 1: Aug–Sep 2023
Residential Phase: 11–15 Sep 2023

Lead System Leadership Programme 23/06

Phase 1: Oct – Nov 2023
Residential Phase: 6–10 Nov 2023

Lead Capability Leadership Programme 23/02

Residential Phase: 2–11 Aug 2023

Lead Capability Leadership Programme 23/03

Residential Phase: 11–20 Oct 2023

Lead Integrated Capability Leadership Programme 23/02

Phase 1: Aug–Nov 2023
Residential phase (Motueka): 5–10 Nov 2023
Residential phase (Wellington): 22–26 Feb 2024

Lead Organisation Leadership Programme 23/01

Phase 1: Jun–Sep 2023
Residential phase (Wairarapa): 4–8 Sep 2023
Residential phase (Wellington): 9–13 Oct 2023
Residential phase (Wellington): 9/10 Apr 2024

 

Programme details (including costs and key programme dates)

Detailed information for each programme including costs and key dates in included in the programme flyer.

You may also find the Leadership characteristics document helpful to determine the suitability of each programme for leaders at different levels.  

2023 Leadership Courses and Programmes flyer [PDF, 116 KB]

Leadership characteristics [PDF, 196 KB]

Nominations

Nominations will open 7 March and close 28 April for courses starting in the second half of 2023. Send completed nomination forms to LDCprogrammes@ldc.govt.nz

All nominations require agency approval. Your agency may also have their own internal selection process. Before you begin your application, check with your general manager HR or equivalent.

Nomination form – Lead System Leadership Programme [PDF, 1 MB]

Nomination form – Lead Capability Leadership Programme [PDF, 1 MB]

Nomination form – Lead Integrated Capability Leadership Programme [PDF, 1 MB]

Nomination form – Lead Organisation Leadership Programme [PDF, 1 MB]

Contacts

If you have any questions about the nomination process, email: LDCprogrammes@ldc.govt.nz

For specific questions about the programme or course, email: ildprogrammes@nzdf.mil.nz