Dear New Zealand Defence Force,

We request information on policy which relates to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within the NZDF either internal or imposed externally by government or another agency. Specifically we request information on policy related to the following areas, both as it is in place now and any changes which have occurred since 2021:

1. Quotas or targets given based on gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ or any other aspect of diversity in the following areas:
a. Recruitment,
b. Officer Selection Board offers,
c. Officer Cadet School graduates,
d. Commanding Officer positions,
e. Command and Staff college positions,
f. Promotions,
g. Diversity targets in any other area.

2. What training are NZDF service members and civilians required to undergo relating to DEI?
3. What measures has the NZDF put in place to meet the Public Service Commission's DEI plan 2024 and 2025 (2-year)?
4. What initiatives are in place related to the inclusion of the LGBTQ community?
5. What other DEI initiatives are in place not included above?

Thank you for your response on this.

Yours faithfully,

Mr. S.E. Shaw