52792 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 24 Nov 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	52792 (2025)
Question asked:	09 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	17 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_52792_2025
Document guid:	b526ed4a-9a8c-46c1-99f9-4951306ce824

52792 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Defence: What is the projected number of graduate roles, if any, that will be offered across the Minister’s departments, agencies, Crown entities, and any other bodies for which the Minister is responsible, as at 1 June 2026?

Hon Judith Collins: The New Zealand Defence Force has no plans for graduate roles. The Ministry of Defence does not have graduate programmes or specific graduate roles. From time to time during the year when the Ministry has vacancies, it might advertise roles that might be suitable for graduates.