New Zealand Law Society - Deputy Inspector-General of Defence

Deputy Inspector-General of Defence

Expressions of interest are invited for the position of Deputy Inspector-General of Defence (Deputy IGD).  This is a full-time position based in Wellington.

The Inspector-General of Defence is a statutory office, established to provide independent oversight of the New Zealand Defence Force. The role was set up in response to a recommendation from the Inquiry into Operation Burnham.

The functions of the Inspector-General are to investigate incidents that occur in the course of activities of the Defence Force, and to assess and identify potential improvements to Defence Force policies and procedures.

Further information and application forms are available from the Ministry of Justice website https://www.justice.govt.nz/about/statutory-vacancies. The close off for  expressions of interest is by 4.00 ppm Friday 28 March 2025.