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 4 closed 27 October 2023 for cohorts starting in the first half of 2024.

Programme details

You can find more detailed information on each programme 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. 

2024 Leadership Courses and Programmes [PDF, 181 KB]

Leadership characteristics [PDF, 181 KB]

Cost per programme is approximately $600-$1500 + travel costs.

Round 4 Nomination process

Nominations opened on 5 September and closed 27 October. 

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. We recommend that all nominations be sent from one agency HR/OD representative. 

 


For round 4, spaces available on the programmes are as below:

  • Twelve Public Service spaces across three cohorts of the Lead Systems Leadership Programme
  • Four Public Service spaces on one cohort of the Lead Capability Leadership Programme
  • Four Public Service spaces on one cohort of the Lead Integrated Capability Leadership Programme

Programmes available (Round 4)

Key dates

Lead System Leadership Programme 24/01

Phase 1: Feb – Mar 2024
Residential Phase 2: 18 – 22 Mar 2024

Lead System Leadership Programme 24/02

Phase 1: Mar – Apr 2024
Residential Phase: 15 – 19 Apr 2024

Lead System Leadership Programme 24/03

Phase 1: May – Jun 2024
Residential Phase: 17 – 21 Jun 2024

Lead Capability Leadership Programme 24/01

Residential Phase: 1 – 10 May 2024

Lead Integrated Capability Leadership Programme 24/01

Phase 1: May – Jun 2024
Residential phase (Motutapu): 9 – 14 Jun 2024
Residential phase (Wellington): 29 Jul – 2 Aug 2024

 


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