Our government partners
He waka eke noa – we’re all in this together. Our Government partners provide considerable support to the Defence Employer Support Council (DESC).
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
The Ministry of Business,
Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) provides legislation, advice and guidance on employment law, enabling the DESC Secretariat to deliver HR policy advice and information to employers. MBIE also administers the Volunteer Employment Protection Act (VEPA), 1973.
New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force facilitates the Defence Employer Support Council (DESC) Secretariat. The Secretariat consists of a small, dedicated team focusing on design and communications, policy advice, and administration. The team works hard to support and offer advice to the DESC.
Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) works alongside the NZDF to deliver Youth Programmes. MSD identifies and supports youth who need help finding a productive pathway for their future.
Australian Defence Reserves Support
Our Australian counterparts work in similar ways to us, and we exchange guidance and advice on how to best support Defence People.
Defence Relationship Management (DRM), UK Ministry of Defence
Our British counterparts work in similar ways to us, and we exchange guidance and advice on how to best support Defence People.