The Defence Technology Agency | Pokapū Hangarau o Te Ope Kātua supports the NZDF by providing technical and scientific advice based on good scientific practice, is independent, unbiased, transparent and timely. The technical solutions we develop are used across the spectrum of defence operations.
We are a business unit of the NZDF, with our main facility located at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland and staff based at HQNZDF, Wellington
News & Updates
Visit by the Minister of Defence and the Secretary of Defence to DTA
July 18, 2022
The Science of Safety - DTA RHIB trials
Missions |
March 22, 2022
Wings over Wairarapa
Missions | Community |
July 29, 2021
Protecting our Comms
Achievements |
July 5, 2021
DTA Know-how Assists Navy
Achievements |
March 23, 2021
An Icy Mission
Missions |
February 16, 2021
Careers at DTA
The Defence Technology Agency (DTA) is a small unit of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) that has about 72 scientists, technologists, technicians and business services staff. We are all civilians and come from a variety of backgrounds.
