Veterans' Affairs New Zealand
Who We Are
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand is an operational unit within the New Zealand Defence Force. Veterans' Affairs New Zealand is headed by a General Manager, who is also the Secretary for War Pensions, a statutory position responsible for the administration of the War Pensions Act 1954.
Our Mission
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand exists to meet government's obligation to veterans through the provision of policy advice to the government and service delivery to the veteran community.
Our Vision
To provide a professional service that recognizes the diversity of the veteran community.
What's New
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New First Time and Reassessment WDP application forms
- Ministerial Advisory Group on Veterans' Health
- Increase in Gallantry Award Payment
- Medical Travel Reimbursements
- War Disablement Pension and Allowance Rates from 1 April 2011
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Government working through war pension report
- Travel Reimbursement Concessions
- Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust
- Timor soldiers first in electronic health records project
- Have you served in Sinai?
Reimbursement of Costs
- Application forms for reimbursement of costs.
- Travel Reimbursement Concessions
The new Regulations governing the war pensions travel concession came into force on 13 May 2010. - Claiming for a Travel Concession
Minister's Updates
- Updates from the Minister of Veterans' Affairs
- Brief to the incoming Minister of Veterans' Affairs - 2nd February 2012 (PDF)
Reports
Current Vacancies
- No current vacancies
How can you contact us?
Enquiries regarding the services and support provided by Veterans' Affairs New Zealand should be made to:
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand
PO Box 5146
Wellington, 6145
Freephone: 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 VETERAN)
or from overseas (64) 4 495 2070
(phone charges will apply for international calls)
Facsimile: (04) 495 2080
Email: veterans@xtra.co.nz