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Defence Science and Technology (DST)

DST provides evidence-based, impartial scientific leadership which is at the core of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF’s) decision-making, underpinning the force’s ability to operate and succeed in an increasingly complex, contested and technologically advanced environment.

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.

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DST Research Scientist deploys SOFAR wave buoy off HMNZS Aotearoa during Op Tio 2025.