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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Defence (M22), Minister of Veterans' Affairs (M75)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: New Zealand Defence Force
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE: Minister of Defence
Summary of the Vote#
Overview#
The Minister of Defence is responsible for Defence Force appropriations in Vote Defence Force, totalling just under $3,087 million for the 2014/15 financial year.
This includes just under $2,361 million for departmental output expenses covering the following:
- a total of just under $1,943 million on Air, Army and Navy capabilities prepared for joint operations to provide the Government with a range of military forces to protect and advance the security and interests of New Zealand. These are held at appropriate levels of capability and preparedness to protect New Zealand's territorial sovereignty and to contribute to regional and global security efforts. Most of these forces will also contribute to a range of services to other government departments and the New Zealand community when not committed to operations overseas, and
- a total of just under $418 million on Multi-Category Appropriations (MCA) for Advice to the Government, Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests, and the Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders.
Of the total output expenses, about $16 million is expected to be funded from third-party revenue (Revenue Department and Revenue Other) in 2014/15. The remainder is funded from Revenue Crown.
There is also a capital expenditure appropriation of up to $726 million for the purchase of assets.
The Minister of Veterans' Affairs is responsible for Veterans' Affairs appropriations in Vote Defence Force totalling just over $146 million for the 2014/15 financial year covering the following:
- a total of over $9 million for departmental output expenses
- a total of just under $2 million for non-departmental output expenses
- a total of just under $134 million for benefits and unrequited expenses, and
- a total of just under $2 million for non-departmental other expenses.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Estimates of Appropriations#
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)This appropriation is limited to the generation of Air Force capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand. | - | - | 743,948 |
Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)This appropriation is limited to the generation of Army capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand. | - | - | 724,527 |
Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)This appropriation is limited to the generation of Navy capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand. | - | - | 474,463 |
Airborne Surveillance and Response Forces (M22)This appropriation is limited to the provision of the capabilities of No 5 Squadron RNZAF (P-3K2 Orion aircraft) prepared to conduct airborne surveillance of New Zealand's EEZ, the Pacific region and the Southern Ocean, to conduct search and rescue missions, and to conduct maritime and land air operations, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. This output expense also includes some support services to the community. | 203,674 | 203,203 | - |
Fixed Wing Transport Forces (M22)Provision of the capabilities of No 40 Squadron RNZAF (Boeing 757-200 and C-130 Hercules aircraft) prepared to conduct strategic and tactical air transport operations, including aeromedical evacuation, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications, and to contribute support services to the community. | 263,425 | 262,804 | - |
Land Combat Forces (M22)Provision of the capabilities of the Land Combat Forces (command, control, intelligence and manoeuvre force elements) prepared to conduct land operations and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. | 349,710 | 348,900 | - |
Land Combat Service Support Forces (M22)Provision of the capabilities of the Land Combat Service Support Forces (transport, medical, supply, maintenance support and movements force elements) prepared to support land operations and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. | 174,997 | 174,593 | - |
Land Combat Support Forces (M22)Provision of the capabilities of the Land Combat Support Forces (artillery, engineers, communications and military police force elements) prepared to conduct land operations and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. | 220,852 | 220,342 | - |
Littoral Warfare Support Forces (M22)This appropriation is limited to the provision of capabilities necessary to ensure access to and the use of harbours, inshore waters and associated coastal zones in New Zealand and wherever NZDF deployed maritime forces are required to operate. This capability is delivered through the combination of HMNZS Manawanui, and similar support vessels including Survey Motor Boat Adventure and the Rapid Environmental Assessment Boats Takapu and Tarapunga, the Mine Countermeasures Team, the Operational Diving Team and the Maritime Survey Team. This output expense also includes contributions to a range of services to other government agencies and the community. | 31,947 | 31,873 | - |
Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA (M22) | 29,393 | 29,325 | - |
Support to Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP)This output class is limited to the provision of training, technical advice and resource support to the defence forces of MAP partner countries, both in New Zealand and in the partner countries. Specialist niche training is also provided to the law enforcement agencies of South Pacific MAP partner countries. | 5,283 | 5,269 | - |
Support to New Zealand Cadet ForcesThis output class is limited to the provision of leadership and skills training for all approved New Zealand Cadet Force (NZCF) units. | 3,808 | 3,799 | - |
Support to Service Military MuseumsThis output class is limited to collection development, collection management and exhibits related to New Zealand's military history. | 7,994 | 7,978 | - |
Support to Youth DevelopmentThis output class is limited to New Zealand Defence Force support to government initiated youth development schemes in New Zealand, being the conduct of Limited Service Volunteer courses and contributions to Youth Life Skills programmes (Service Academies and Military-style Activity Camps). | 12,308 | 12,279 | - |
Naval Combat Forces (M22)Provision of the capabilities of the frigates, HMNZ Ships TE KAHA and TE MANA, prepared to conduct maritime operations and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. | 336,886 | 336,119 | - |
Naval Helicopter Forces (M22)Provision of the capabilities of No 6 Squadron RNZAF (Seasprite SH-2G helicopters) prepared to conduct maritime operations in support of other Output Expenses, especially the Naval Combat Forces, Naval Support Forces and Naval Patrol Forces, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. | 83,560 | 83,364 | - |
Naval Patrol Forces (M22)This appropriation is limited to the provision of the capabilities of the Offshore and Inshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs, IPVs) prepared for the conduct of maritime operations in support of Domestic Tasks, and for the security and protection of New Zealand's economic border and EEZ, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. The OPVs will also be prepared to conduct sovereignty and resource protection patrol operations in the Southern Ocean, Ross Dependency, South Pacific region and further afield when directed. | 117,011 | 116,742 | - |
Naval Support Forces (M22)Provision of the capabilities of the Fleet Replenishment Ship, HMNZS ENDEAVOUR, and the Multi-Role Vessel, HMNZS CANTERBURY, prepared to conduct maritime logistic support and amphibious sealift operations for deployed military forces, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. This output expense also includes contributions to a range of services provided to Government and the community. | 112,693 | 112,402 | - |
Operationally Deployed Forces Annual (M22)The provision of deployed force elements on military tasks, including the commitments agreed by Government under which the NZDF contributes to peace support and other operations conducted in support of the United Nations and other international agencies. It includes the provision of individuals, observers, advisers, instructors, headquarters staff, and complete force elements and contingents. | 27,170 | 13,170 | - |
Policy Advice And Other Services For Veterans MCOA (M75) | 11,417 | 11,417 | - |
Administration ServicesThis output class is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, the coordination of commemorations, the provision of administration services to relevant boards and committees and the administration of contracts for service for maintenance and development work carried out in Service Cemeteries. | 4,905 | 4,905 | - |
Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of policy advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Veterans' Affairs. | 220 | 220 | - |
Services and Payments to VeteransThis output class is limited to the assessment, review and payment of entitlements and benefits (War Disablement Pensions and related concessions, and allowances and Surviving Spouse Pensions), the assessment and review of entitlement for burial in Service Cemeteries, the installation of ex-service memorials for eligible veterans, and the provision of case management for veterans and their families. | 6,292 | 6,292 | - |
Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA (M22) | 14,924 | 14,888 | - |
Ministerial ServicesThis output class is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities. | 1,305 | 1,301 | - |
Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Defence and the New Zealand Defence Force. | 2,049 | 2,044 | - |
Strategic Military IntelligenceThis output class is limited to the collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of strategic military intelligence on areas of interest to New Zealand. | 11,570 | 11,543 | - |
Rotary Wing Transport Forces (M22)This appropriation is limited to the provision of the capabilities of No 3 Squadron RNZAF (Iroquois helicopters) prepared to conduct tactical air transport, including aeromedical evacuation, and counter-terrorist operations, and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. In addition, the Helicopter Transition Unit, while conducting capability development, will be able on occasion to provide limited domestic transport tasks using the NH-90 and A-109 helicopters. | 229,523 | 228,980 | - |
Special Operations Forces (M22)Provision of the capabilities of the Special Operations Forces prepared to conduct special forces operations in support of land operations, counter-terrorist operations, and the provision of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Explosive, Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (CBRE IEDD) that threaten public safety or national interests, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. | 89,675 | 89,467 | - |
Total Departmental Output Expenses | 2,296,857 | 2,277,589 | 1,942,938 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Expenditure PLA (M22)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the New Zealand Defence Force, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. | 431,974 | 431,974 | 726,090 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure | 431,974 | 431,974 | 726,090 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Development and Maintenance of Services Cemeteries (M75)This appropriation is limited to the development and maintenance of Services Cemeteries. | 746 | 746 | 746 |
Support for Veterans and Their Families (M75)This appropriation is limited to providing for the support of veterans and their families. This includes the provision of counselling for veterans' families, the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses for veterans' children with specified conditions; additional support for veterans to facilitate them remaining in their own homes for as long as possible; additional support to facilitate veterans' rehabilitation; support for the surviving partner after the death of the veteran and for the provision of grants to Non-Government Organisations for the support of veterans and their families. | 1,177 | 1,177 | 1,027 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 1,923 | 1,923 | 1,773 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | |||
Medical Treatment (M75)This appropriation is limited to the payment of assessment costs as set out in the War Pensions Regulations 1956 for War Disablement Pension applications and reviews, medical treatment costs for accepted service-related disabilities, and the costs of appliances and aids required as a result of an accepted disability. | 18,014 | 18,014 | 14,640 |
Special Annuities (M75)This appropriation is limited to paying annuities authorised by Cabinet to recognise a special contribution by the recipient to New Zealand society. | 44 | 44 | 37 |
War Disablement Pensions (M75)This appropriation is limited to the payment of War Disablement Pensions to ex-service people who have a disability attributable to, or aggravated by, service in a declared war or emergency at any time, or in routine service prior to 1 April 1974 as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954, the payment of Surviving Spouse Pensions as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954 and the payment of allowances as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954 and the War Pensions Regulations 1956. This appropriation is also limited to the provision for grandparented loans of the differential between the 3% or 5% Rehabilitation Loan rate and the current market rate as set out in the Rehabilitation Act 1941 for interest concessions on land and buildings. | 122,362 | 122,362 | 118,892 |
Total Benefits or Related Expenses | 140,420 | 140,420 | 133,569 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Debt Write-Down for Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses (M75)This appropriation is limited to the write-down of Crown debtors administered by the New Zealand Defence Force due to the requirement to comply with Crown accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles. | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Ex-Gratia Payments and Comprehensive Medical Assessments for Vietnam Veterans (M75)This appropriation is limited to the ex-gratia payments to Vietnam veterans and/or members of their family with accepted conditions and for the annual comprehensive medical assessments for Vietnam veterans. | 994 | 994 | 1,100 |
Fair Value Write Down on Veteran Trust Loans and Thirty-Year Endowment (M75)This appropriation is limited to providing for the fair value write down on the Veteran Trust loans and the thirty-year endowment to the Vietnam Veterans and their Families Trust. | - | - | 203 |
Forgiveness of Interest on Veteran Trusts' Loans (M75)This appropriation is limited to the forgiveness of interest on Crown loans to Montecillo and Rannerdale Trusts. | 2,039 | 2,039 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 3,283 | 3,283 | 1,553 |
Capital Injections | |||
New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Injection (M22) | 15,817 | 1,629 | 20,100 |
Total Capital Injections | 15,817 | 1,629 | 20,100 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | |||
Advice to the Government MCA (M22)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities. | - | - | 10,765 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Government policy matters relating to defence and the NZDF. | - | - | 5,163 |
Situational AwarenessThis category is limited to the provision of effective military intelligence services to the Government in support of decision-making for the defence and security of New Zealand. | - | - | 3,698 |
Supporting MinistersThis category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities. | - | - | 1,904 |
Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests MCA (M22)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is the employment of New Zealand's Armed Forces overseas at the Government's direction. | - | - | 27,383 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International OrderThis category is limited to the costs of generating operational military capabilities and the employment of the New Zealand Armed Forces for the conduct of operations, as directed by the Government. | - | - | 23,276 |
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional SecurityThis category is limited to the costs of providing specialised support to all-of-government efforts to maintain security and stability in New Zealand's immediate neighbourhood including responses to events that impact on the safety and wellbeing of regional populations, as directed by the Government. | - | - | 4,107 |
Policy Advice And Other Services For Veterans MCA (M75)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities, and the provision of services and payments to veterans. | - | - | 9,232 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Administration ServicesThis category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, the coordination of commemorations, the provision of administration services to relevant boards and committees and the administration of contracts for service for maintenance and development work carried out in Service Cemeteries. | - | - | 2,720 |
Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of policy advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Veterans' Affairs. | - | - | 220 |
Services and Payments to VeteransThis category is limited to the assessment, review and payment of entitlements and benefits (War Disablement Pensions and related concessions, and allowances and Surviving Spouse Pensions), the assessment and review of entitlement for burial in Service Cemeteries, the installation of ex-service memorials for eligible veterans, and the provision of case management for veterans and their families. | - | - | 6,292 |
Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA (M22)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to protect New Zealand's sovereignty and provide security and other services for New Zealanders. | - | - | 379,729 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency SituationsThis category is limited to the costs of specialist military capabilities and Defence Force resources provided to the civil power in an emergency and for urgent work of national importance. | - | - | 59,049 |
Defence International EngagementThis category is limited to the provision of services and utility of the Defence Force to support foreign policy objectives that strengthen security and avert conflict. | - | - | 94,669 |
Defence Support to the CommunityThis category is limited to the costs of providing Defence Force resources for the betterment of the community at large and to inform the public's awareness of the proficiency and practice of the Armed Forces. | - | - | 45,027 |
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency SituationsThis category is limited to the costs of Defence Force resources, services and non-emergency assistance periodically provided to the Government and civil authorities. | - | - | 32,180 |
Resource and Border Protection OperationsThis category is limited to the sharing of information and provision of resources to support all-of-government efforts to protect New Zealand's borders and offshore maritime interests. | - | - | 148,804 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | 427,109 |
Total Annual and MYA Expenses | 2,890,274 | 2,856,818 | 3,253,132 |
Capital Injection Authorisations
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Injection (M22) | 15,817 | 1,629 | 20,100 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
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Defence Mid Point Rebalancing Review | Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks | 8,337 | 6,693 | 23,507 | 23,507 | |
Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks | 12,273 | 17,952 | 27,868 | 27,868 | ||
Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks | 60,521 | 46,840 | 91,376 | 91,376 | ||
Resource and Border Protection Operations | 7,293 | 8,278 | 10,136 | 10,136 | ||
Defence International Engagement | 6,892 | 7,786 | 9,578 | 9,578 | ||
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations | 1,749 | 2,564 | 2,431 | 2,431 | ||
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations | 3,866 | 3,906 | 5,373 | 5,373 | ||
Total | - | 100,931 | 94,019 | 170,269 | 170,269 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||||
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Actual $000 | Actual $000 | Actual $000 | Actual $000 | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Departmental Transactions Budget $000 | Non- Departmental Transactions Budget $000 | Total Budget $000 | Estimated $000 | Estimated $000 | Estimated $000 | |
Appropriations | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 2,184,894 | 2,203,278 | 2,154,512 | 2,205,162 | 2,298,780 | 2,279,512 | 1,942,938 | 1,773 | 1,944,711 | 1,973,678 | 1,958,802 | 1,957,281 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | 158,535 | 156,158 | 148,504 | 140,510 | 140,420 | 140,420 | N/A | 133,569 | 133,569 | 135,011 | 129,309 | 123,412 |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 73,410 | 2,366 | 2,459 | 735 | 3,283 | 3,283 | - | 1,553 | 1,553 | 1,553 | 1,553 | 1,553 |
Capital Expenditure | 326,752 | 260,791 | 268,041 | 232,535 | 431,974 | 431,974 | 726,090 | - | 726,090 | 451,731 | 498,721 | 521,205 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | 427,109 | - | 427,109 | 437,950 | 429,046 | 428,958 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations | 2,743,591 | 2,622,593 | 2,573,516 | 2,578,942 | 2,874,457 | 2,855,189 | 3,096,137 | 136,895 | 3,233,032 | 2,999,923 | 3,017,431 | 3,032,409 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | ||||||||||||
Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Note - where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred before the beginning of the period covered.
Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table due to Vote Restructuring#
Following on from the Defence Mid-Point Rebalancing Review, the Vote Defence Force output structure has been reviewed. The new structure has resulted in a move from the current input-centric approach to an effects-based output model and strategy-focused framework.
The new structure has seen the creation of new appropriations, including the creation of four new Multi-Category Expenses. With the exception of the Policy Advice and Other Services for Veterans MCA, these appropriations are not created by simple transfers from old appropriations. Instead, the old appropriations have been disassembled and spread over one or more new appropriations. This has included the introduction of a new cost allocation methodology to allocate input costs to output expenses. For this reason, it was not practicable to restate information in the Summary of Financial Activity table as this would necessitate significant resources to be dedicated to recasting historical information through a new cost allocation methodology.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Departmental Output Expenses#
The major movements in annual Output Expense appropriations between 2009/10 and 2013/14 have arisen due to:
- expense transfers and transfers of underspends between years
- technical budget changes such as changes in capital charge and third party revenue adjustments
- changes to activity levels for Operationally Deployed Forces
- new funding in Budget 2009 ($34 million) and Budget 2010 ($35 million).
In 2014/15, a significant portion of Departmental Output Expenses have been transferred to Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure. Additionally, new funding for the Defence Mid-Point Rebalancing Review commences.
Other Expenses#
The Other Expenses appropriations shown in the trends table between 2009/10 and 2014/15 disclose the annual expenses for:
- disposal costs, expensing, and adjusting asset values of items included in the NZDF Statement of Financial Position
- debt write-down for Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses
- Ex-Gratia Payments and Comprehensive Medical Assessments for Vietnam Veterans.
The major movement in annual Other Expenses was in 2009/10 when the appropriation was increased by $90 million for adjusting asset values as at 30 June 2010.
Capital Expenditure#
The Capital Expenditure appropriations shown in the trends table between 2009/10 and 2014/15 disclose the annual payments and future authorities for equipment purchases to be made to the Ministry of Defence, and for NZDF managed capital projects. The trend for capital expenditure is determined by those payments that are made against approved projects as they arise. Currently these include significant projects such as the P3 Orion systems upgrade, C130 Hercules life extension, and medium and heavy operational vehicles, and pilot training capabilities.
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses#
The major movements in annual Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses appropriations between 2009/10 and 2014/15 are due primarily to a decline in the number of veterans receiving a War Disablement Pension.
1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#
Old Structure | New Structure | |||||
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2013/14 Appropriations in the 2013/14 Structure | 2013/14 (Current) $000 | Appropriations to which Expenses (or Capital Expenditure) have been Moved from or to | Amount Moved $000 | 2013/14 Appropriations in the 2014/15 Structure | 2013/14 (Restated) $000 | 2014/15 $000 |
Airborne Surveillance and Response Forces | 203,674 | Transferred to Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (174,738) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (28,936) | - | - | |||
Transferred from Fixed Wing Transport Forces | 209,990 | |||||
Transferred from Naval Helicopter Forces | 74,305 | |||||
Transferred from Rotary Wing Transport Forces | 226,500 | |||||
Transferred from Airborne Surveillance and Response Forces | 174,738 | Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks | 685,533 | 743,948 | ||
Transferred from Land Combat Forces | 321,510 | |||||
Transferred from Land Combat Service Support Forces | 160,886 | |||||
Transferred from Land Combat Support Forces | 203,043 | |||||
Transferred from Special Operations Forces | 36,180 | Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks | 721,619 | 724,527 | ||
Fixed Wing Transport Forces | 263,425 | Transferred to Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (209,990) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (53,435) | - | - | |||
Land Combat Forces | 349,710 | Transferred to Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (321,510) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (28,200) | - | - | |||
Land Combat Service Support Forces | 174,997 | Transferred to Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (160,886) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (14,111) | - | - | |||
Land Combat Support Forces | 220,852 | Transferred to Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (203,043) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (17,809) | - | - | |||
Littoral Warfare Support Forces | 31,947 | Transferred to Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (31,704) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (243) | - | - | |||
Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA: Support to Mutual Assistance Programme | 5,283 | Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (29,393) | - | - | |
Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA: Support to New Zealand Cadet Forces | 3,808 | - | - | |||
Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA: Support to Service Military Museums | 7,994 | - | - | |||
Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA: Support to Youth Development | 12,308 | - | - | |||
Transferred from Littoral Warfare Support Forces | 31,704 | |||||
Transferred from Naval Combat Forces | 326,498 | |||||
Transferred from Naval Support Forces | 109,881 | Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks | 468,083 | 474,463 | ||
Naval Combat Forces | 336,886 | Transferred to Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (326,498) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (10,388) | - | - | |||
Naval Helicopter Forces | 83,560 | Transferred to Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (74,305) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (9,255) | - | - | |||
Naval Patrol Forces | 117,011 | Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (117,011) | - | - | |
Naval Support Forces | 112,693 | Transferred to Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (109,881) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (2,812) | - | - | |||
Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA: Policy Advice | 2,049 | Transferred to Advice to the Government MCA | (9,805) | - | - | |
Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA: Ministerial Services | 1,305 | Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (5,119) | - | - | |
Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA: Strategic Military Intelligence | 11,570 | |||||
Rotary Wing Transport Forces | 229,523 | Transferred to Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (226,500) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (3,023) | - | - | |||
Special Operations Forces | 89,675 | Transferred to Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations | (36,180) | - | - | |
Transferred to Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA | (53,495) | - | - | |||
Transferred from Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA | 9,805 | Advice to the Government MCA: Policy Advice | 4,728 | 5,163 | ||
Advice to the Government MCA: Situational Awareness | 3,793 | 3,698 | ||||
Advice to the Government MCA: Supporting Ministers | 1,284 | 1,904 | ||||
Operationally Deployed Forces Annual | 27,170 | Transferred from Operationally Deployed Forces Annual | Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests MCA: Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order | 23,095 | 23,276 | |
Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests MCA: Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security | 4,075 | 4,107 | ||||
Transferred from Fixed Wing Transport Forces | 53,435 | Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA: Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations | 57,188 | 59,049 | ||
Transferred from Naval Helicopter Forces | 9,255 | Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA: Defence International Engagement | 91,885 | 94,669 | ||
Transferred from Rotary Wing Transport Forces | 3,023 | Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA: Defence Support to the Community | 49,687 | 45,027 | ||
Transferred from Airborne Surveillance and Response Forces | 28,936 | Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA: Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations | 28,083 | 32,180 | ||
Transferred from Land Combat Forces | 28,200 | Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA: Resource and Border Protection Operations | 146,387 | 148,804 | ||
Transferred from Land Combat Service Support Forces | 14,111 | |||||
Transferred from Land Combat Support Forces | 17,809 | |||||
Transferred from Special Operations Forces | 53,495 | |||||
Transferred from Littoral Warfare Support Forces | 243 | |||||
Transferred from Naval Combat Forces | 10,388 | |||||
Transferred from Naval Support Forces | 2,812 | |||||
Transferred from Naval Patrol Forces | 117,011 | |||||
Transferred from Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA | 29,393 | |||||
Transferred from Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA | 5,119 | |||||
Policy Advice and Other Services for Veterans MCOA | 11,417 | From Policy Advice and Other Services for Veterans MCA | To Policy Advice and Other Services for Veterans MCA | 11,417 | 9,232 | |
Total changes in Appropriations | 2,296,857 | 0 | 2,296,857 | 2,370,047 |
Table 1.4 restates 2013/14 appropriations in a new 2014/15 structure for comparative purposes for the 2014/15 budget. The new 2014/15 structure, created in a move from the current input-centric approach to an effects-based output model and strategy-focused framework, has created four new Multi-Category Expense appropriations and three new Departmental Output Expense appropriations.
With the introduction of the new structure from 2014/15 all 2013/14 appropriations cease to exist, and, with the exception of the Policy Advice and Other Services to Veterans MCOA (which transfers entirely to a Multi-Category Expense), have been reallocated to one or more new appropriations. This has necessitated NZDF to introduce a new cost allocation methodology to allocate input costs to output expense. As a result of the new cost allocation methodology, it is not practical to demonstrate every movement from the old appropriations to the new - largely due to the allocation of support costs. Instead, the above table represents the material movements and the intent of the change in output structure.
Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-4.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 743,948 |
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 741,974 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | 1,974 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Airborne Surveillance and Response Forces (part) | 174,738 | 174,582 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Fixed Wing Transport Forces (part) | 209,990 | 209,747 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Naval Helicopter Forces (part) | 74,305 | 74,216 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Rotary Wing Transport Forces (part) | 226,500 | 226,113 | - |
Total | 685,533 | 684,658 | 743,948 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to deliver the following:
- a surveillance and response capability prepared to be employed on sea control operations
- a surveillance capability prepared for employment on surveillance and response tasks for maritime interdiction operations
- a naval air combat capability for embarkation in surface ships
- a surveillance and response capability prepared to support special operations forces in the land and maritime environments
- a strategic airlift capability prepared to deploy, sustain and recover deployed forces
- a tactical airlift capability prepared for personnel movement and cargo operations within a designated area of operations, and
- a tactical air mobility capability prepared to support land operations, special operations forces, aeromedical evacuation and combat search and recovery operations.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Provide naval operations capabilities prepared for naval air operations | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Provide air surveillance and response capabilities prepared for sea control and surveillance operations | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Provide security and stability capabilities prepared for tactical airlift | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Provide security and stability capabilities prepared for tactical air mobility | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Provide projection and sustainment capabilities prepared for strategic airlift | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Defence Mid Point Rebalancing Review - Funding Track | 2014/15 | - | 60,521 | 46,840 | 91,376 | 91,376 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This output expense has been created as a result of a new output structure for Vote Defence Force. In addition to being created by transfers from old outputs, additional funding has been appropriated for the Defence Mid-point Rebalancing Review as shown in the above table.
Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 724,527 |
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 723,644 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | 883 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Land Combat Forces (part) | 321,510 | 320,602 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Land Combat Service Support Forces (part) | 160,886 | 160,432 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Land Combat Support Forces (part) | 203,043 | 202,471 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Special Operations Forces (part) | 36,180 | 36,070 | - |
Total | 721,619 | 719,575 | 724,527 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to deliver the following:
- Special Operations Forces prepared for theatre-level special operations to prevent terrorism and asymmetric threats reaching New Zealand's sovereign territory and those territories for which New Zealand has a strategic interest
- a designated high-readiness land combat capability prepared to respond to regional crises
- a combined arms land combat capability prepared to conduct stabilisation operations and support a host nation protect the population, assist with the restoration of law and order and attend to the immediate humanitarian needs of the people, and
- a combined arms land combat capability prepared for global employment in complex warfighting in urban and open terrain either independently or within a coalition to conduct counter-insurgency operations and deter an aggressor from engaging in hostile activities against another state.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Provide land combat capabilities prepared for special operations | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Provide land combat capabilities prepared for combined arms operations | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Provide land combat capabilities prepared for regional stabilisation operations | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Defence Mid Point Rebalancing Review - Funding Track | 2014/15 | - | 12,273 | 17,952 | 27,868 | 27,868 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This output expense has been created as a result of a new output structure for Vote Defence Force. In addition to being created by transfers from old outputs, additional funding has been appropriated for the Defence Mid-point Rebalancing Review as shown in the above table.
Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 474,463 |
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 473,140 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | 1,323 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Littoral Warfare Support Forces (part) | 31,704 | 31,642 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Naval Combat Forces (part) | 326,498 | 326,136 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Naval Support Forces (part) | 109,881 | 109,678 | - |
Total | 468,083 | 467,456 | 474,463 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to deliver the following:
- a naval combat capability with ships and organic aircraft prepared to conduct sea-control operations within a coalition naval task group, protect military and commercial shipping and related operations to enforce international law and prohibit the movement of specified items, people or vessels
- amphibious sealift capabilities prepared to project forces from sea and sustain deployed forces
- strategic replenishment capability prepared to project and sustain deployed maritime, land and air forces
- a deployable maritime capability prepared to conduct operations that safeguards access to and the use of harbours, inshore waters and littoral zones in New Zealand and wherever NZDF forces are required to operate
- maritime capabilities, available for employment as a single ship or multi-ship international deployment in support of scheduled defence international engagement initiatives, and
- a shore-based capability able to implement naval cooperation and guidance for shipping and provide for the naval supervision of shipping in a crisis.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Naval combat capabilities prepared for sea control operations | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Naval combat capabilities prepared for maritime interdiction operations | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Projection and sustainment capabilities prepared for amphibious sealift | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Projection and sustainment capabilities prepared for replenishment | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Projection and sustainment capabilities prepared for littoral warfare support | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
Maritime trade operations capabilities prepared for naval guidance and supervision of shipping | New measure | New measure | Achieve and maintain the levels of readiness directed by the Government of New Zealand |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Defence Mid-point Rebalancing Review - Funding Track | 2014/15 | - | 8,337 | 6,693 | 23,507 | 23,507 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This output expense has been created as a result of a new output structure for Vote Defence Force. In addition to being created by transfers from old outputs, additional funding has been appropriated for the Defence Mid-point Rebalancing Review as shown in the above table.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Expenditure PLA (M22)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 419,457 | 419,457 | 709,822 |
Intangibles | 12,517 | 12,517 | 16,268 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 431,974 | 431,974 | 726,090 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve maintained and upgraded capabilities of NZDF equipment and infrastructure in support of the delivery of NZDF's services.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year end 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will increase by $294.116 million to $726.090 million for 2014/15 to reflect the spending profile on major projects with the Defence Capability Plan such as pilot training capabilities, replacement maritime helicopters, and an upgrade to the ANZAC frigate systems.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
New Zealand Defence Force
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2013/14 Estimated Actual $000 | 2014/15 Projected $000 | Explanation of Projected Movements in 2014/15 |
---|---|---|---|
Opening Balance | 5,737,210 | 5,442,268 | |
Capital Injections | 1,629 | 20,100 | Projected capital injections for 2014/15 include $950,000 million to recognise an operating expenditure to capital expenditure swap for personnel costs and $19.150 million for Project Protector Remediation. |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | (3,138) | - | |
Other Movements | (290,295) | - | The 2013/14 Estimated Actuals include a revaluation of Property, Plant and Equipment. |
Closing Balance | 5,445,406 | 5,462,368 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Development and Maintenance of Services Cemeteries (M75)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 746 | 746 | 746 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to develop and maintain Service Cemeteries.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Works carried out under contract will comply with agreed contract standards | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Service Cemeteries will be maintained to specified standards | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Works in Services Cemeteries will be managed in accordance with an agreed annual programme | Meet | Met | Meet |
Services Cemeteries will be maintained to the satisfaction of Local Authorities, the RSA and veterans' representative organisations | Meet | Met | Meet |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister in a report to be appended to the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.
Service Providers
There are approximately 185 annual maintenance grant payments made to local councils across New Zealand for each Services Cemetery. Works grants are also made to a few dozen contractors around New Zealand for maintenance works.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Standards for Services Cemeteries | These define the maintenance standards for services cemeteries that Local Authorities need to meet in order to receive maintenance grants. |
Works in Services Cemeteries | All work funded under this appropriation is contracted with specifications around the work to be undertaken. |
Support for Veterans and Their Families (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 1,177 | 1,177 | 1,027 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the support of veterans and their families.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
The services provided will be to the satisfaction of the veteran and/or the veteran's family | Meet | Met | Meet |
Works carried out under contract will comply with agreed contract standards | 95% | 95% | 95% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister in a report to be appended to the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.
Service Providers#
This appropriation is used to assist over 500 veterans to remain in their homes. Whilst some vendors are used reasonably frequently, there are no main service providers or prime vendor contracts in place. Services and service providers vary across lawns, gardens, windows, guttering and roofs, home cleaning, medical alarms, etc.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Services | All interventions are contracted with specifications around the work to be undertaken |
3.2 - Non-Departmental Benefits or Related Expenses#
Medical Treatment (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 18,014 | 18,014 | 14,640 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the payment of authorised medical treatment costs for eligible veterans.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting due to an exemption under 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Amendment Act 2013 as performance information is unlikely to be informative.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Government Response to Law Commission's Report on War Pensions Act 1954 | 2015/16 | - | - | 19 | 35 | 47 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $3.374 million to $14.640 million for 2014/15 due to the downward trend in the number of veterans exceeding the pace of cost increases for their medical care.
Special Annuities (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 44 | 44 | 37 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the payment of annuities authorised by Cabinet to recognise a special contribution by the recipient to New Zealand society.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting due to an exemption under 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Amendment Act 2013 as performance information is unlikely to be informative.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Granting of Special Annuity to W.T.M Framhein | 2012/13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Small increase to Special Annuity Appropriation | 2012/13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Special Annuities payments are made under the authority of Cabinet | Special Annuities are awards made by government and are not covered by legislation. Annual government approval is needed for their continued payment. Special Annuities are non-taxable. |
War Disablement Pensions (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 122,362 | 122,362 | 118,892 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the payment of war disablement pensions under the War Pensions Act 1954 and War Pensions Regulations 1956, and the provision of interest concessions on grandparented loans under the Rehabilitation Act 1941.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting due to an exemption under 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Amendment Act 2013 as performance information is unlikely to be informative.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Government Response to the Law Commission's Report on the War Pensions Act 1954 | 2012/13 | 5,811 | 12,533 | 17,091 | 15,945 | 14,834 |
Funding of Additional Deployments | 2012/13 | 957 | 1,104 | 1,352 | 1,352 | 1,352 |
War Pension Coverage for Deployments to Syria | 2012/13 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Tax Reform Package for Budget 2010 | 2010/11 | 3,425 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Increase in payment for gallantry allowances | 2010/11 | 107 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $3.462 million to $118.892 million for 2014/15 due to a downward trend in the forecast number of veterans.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Debt Write-Down for Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 250 | 250 | 250 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the write-down of Crown debtors by the NZDF.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting due to an exemption under 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Amendment Act 2013 as performance information is unlikely to be informative.
Ex-Gratia Payments and Comprehensive Medical Assessments for Vietnam Veterans (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 994 | 994 | 1,100 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the payment of ex gratia payments to eligible Vietnam veterans and/or members of their families and annual comprehensive medical assessments for Vietnam veterans.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting due to an exemption under 15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Amendment Act 2013 as the amount for this annual appropriation is less than $5 million.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Accepted Conditions | A condition of the Institute of Medicine of the United States National Academy of Sciences 'Sufficient Evidence of Association' list, or one of five conditions accepted as being related to parental dioxin exposure. |
Comprehensive Medical Assessments | An assessment of the impact of service and exposure to a toxic environment on Vietnam veterans. |
Fair Value Write Down on Veteran Trust Loans and Thirty-Year Endowment (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 203 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the fair value write down on the thirty-year endowment to the Vietnam Veterans and their Families Trust.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting due to an exemption under 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Amendment Act 2013 as performance information is unlikely to be informative.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation established for 2014/15.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Advice to the Government (M22)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Government policy matters relating to defence and the NZDF.
Situational Awareness
This category is limited to the provision of effective military intelligence services to the Government in support of decision-making for the defence and security of New Zealand.
Supporting Ministers
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 10,765 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Policy Advice | - | - | 5,163 |
Situational Awareness | - | - | 3,698 |
Supporting Ministers | - | - | 1,904 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 10,765 |
Policy Advice | - | - | 5,163 |
Situational Awareness | - | - | 3,698 |
Supporting Ministers | - | - | 1,904 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Policy Advice | - | - | - |
Situational Awareness | - | - | - |
Supporting Ministers | - | - | - |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA: Policy Advice | 2,049 | 2,044 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA: Ministerial Services | 1,305 | 1,301 | |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA: Strategic Military Intelligence (part) | 6,451 | 6,279 | |
Total | 9,805 | 9,624 | 10,765 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of policy advice, situational awareness and support to Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Advice to the Government | |||
The supply of high quality individual products, as shown in the tables below. | Meet | Met | Meet |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Policy Advice | |||
This category is intended to achieve the provision of accurate, timely and responsive policy advice | |||
Ensure that the provision of advice provided to the Government and policy advice lead by other agencies, is accurate, timely and responsive | New measure | New measure | The provision of policy advice to the Government and contribution to policy advice led by other agencies is accurate, timely and offers practical and cost-effective approaches to fulfil the Government's defence priorities |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Defence with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey | At least 90% | At least 90% | At least 90% |
Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 90%. (The higher the robustness score, the stronger the methodical quality of the completed assessment) | At least an average of 70% | At least an average of 70% | At least an average of 70% |
The total cost per hour of producing policy advice outputs | At most $150 | At most $150 | At most $150 |
Situational Awareness | |||
This category is intended to achieve the provision of timely, accurate and high quality intelligence support | |||
Ensure that the national intelligence community is provided with timely, accurate and high quality intelligence support and advice on matters of foreign defence interest in accordance with the Government's priorities to support the NZDF, policy and wider security operations | New measure | New measure | The timely provision of high-quality reports that inform the Government of matters of foreign defence interest and support the Government's decision-making processes |
Supporting Ministers | |||
This category is intended to achieve the provision of quality and timely support to Ministers | |||
Ensure that Ministers are provided with quality and timely advice and support that enables them to lead the Defence Force and Veterans' Affairs New Zealand | New measure | New measure | The timely provision of accurate and high-quality advice that supports Ministers of Defence and Veterans' Affairs portfolios and meets legislative obligations |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance will be reported by the Chief of Defence in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This output expense has been created as a result of a new output structure for Vote Defence Force.
Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests (M22)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International OrderThis category is limited to the costs of generating operational military capabilities and the employment of the New Zealand Armed Forces for the conduct of operations, as directed by the Government.
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security
This category is limited to the costs of providing specialised support to all-of-government efforts to maintain security and stability in New Zealand's immediate neighbourhood including responses to events that impact on the safety and wellbeing of regional populations, as directed by the Government.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 27,383 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order | - | - | 23,276 |
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security | - | - | 4,107 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 27,074 |
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order | - | - | 23,012 |
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security | - | - | 4,062 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | 309 |
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order | - | - | 264 |
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security | - | - | 45 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Operationally Deployed Forces Annual | 27,170 | 13,170 | - |
Total | 27,170 | 13,170 | 27,383 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to enhance all-of-government capacity to respond to regional crises and contribute to military operations in support of a rules-based international order.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests MCA | |||
The conduct of military operations and other tasks that support the Government's strategic interests | New measure | New measure | Meet |
Enhance all-of-government capacity to respond to regional crises | New measure | New measure | Meet |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests | |||
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security | |||
This category is intended to achieve the provision of operations that contribute to New Zealand's security, stability and interests | |||
Contribute to Government's response capacity to regional disasters and major crises | New measure | New measure | A Joint Task Force comprising relevant Force Elements and military capabilities, available at the agreed notice to move and assist with regional Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief missions when directed |
Support all-of-government efforts to secure the safety of New Zealand citizens and approved nationals and assist with the evacuation of persons from high-risk areas in times of crises | New measure | New measure | Strategic airlift and sealift capabilities available to assist with regional non-combatant evacuation operations when not deployed on military operations elsewhere |
Support all-of-government efforts to assist a host nation restore law and order and provide for the immediate humanitarian needs of the population | New measure | New measure | A specialised, high-readiness Task Group, with integral airlift and/or sealift capabilities available to act independently or with regional security partners to assist regional nations restore law and order and provide immediate aid to the population |
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order | |||
This category is intended to achieve the provision of military operations to support a rules-based international order | |||
Performance will be assessed on the maintenance of the Government's military commitments to the missions shown below (as at 1 April 2014): | |||
Contribute to United Nations Missions, as listed | New measure | New measure | UNTSO (Middle East) [OP SCORIA] |
New measure | New measure | UNMIS [OP SUDDEN] (Sudan) | |
New measure | New measure | UNPOS [MILAD] (Kenya/Somalia) | |
New measure | New measure | UNCMAC (Republic of Korea) [OP MONITOR] | |
Lead and contribute to regional contingency military operations, as listed | New measure | New measure | No mandated operations |
Contribute military forces for contingencies in the rest of the world, as listed | New measure | New measure | MFO (Sinai) [OP FARAD] |
New measure | New measure | Intelligence Support Group (Afghanistan) | |
New measure | New measure | OP ARIKI (Afghanistan) [OP KEA] | |
New measure | New measure | OP ARIKI (Tampa, Florida, USA) [OP SPEAK] | |
New measure | New measure | OP ARIKI (Afghanistan) [OP AFFIRM] | |
New measure | New measure | OP TROY (Middle East) | |
New measure | New measure | OP TIKI VII (Gulf of Aden) | |
New measure | New measure | OP TIKI VIII (Gulf of Aden) |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance will be reported by the Chief of Defence in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This output expense has been created as a result of a new output structure for Vote Defence Force.
Policy Advice And Other Services For Veterans (M75)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Administration ServicesThis category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, the coordination of commemorations, the provision of administration services to relevant boards and committees and the administration of contracts for service for maintenance and development work carried out in Service Cemeteries.
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of policy advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Veterans' Affairs.
Services and Payments to Veterans
This category is limited to the assessment, review and payment of entitlements and benefits (War Disablement Pensions and related concessions, and allowances and Surviving Spouse Pensions), the assessment and review of entitlement for burial in Service Cemeteries, the installation of ex-service memorials for eligible veterans, and the provision of case management for veterans and their families.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 9,232 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Administration Services | - | - | 2,720 |
Policy Advice | - | - | 220 |
Services and Payments to Veterans | - | - | 6,292 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 8,755 |
Administration Services | - | - | 2,720 |
Policy Advice | - | - | 220 |
Services and Payments to Veterans | - | - | 5,815 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | 477 |
Administration Services | - | - | - |
Policy Advice | - | - | - |
Services and Payments to Veterans | - | - | 477 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Policy Advice and other Services for Veterans MCOA: Administration Services | 4,905 | 4,905 | 2,720 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Policy Advice and other Services for Veterans MCOA: Policy Advice | 220 | 220 | 220 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Policy Advice and other Services for Veterans MCOA: Services and Payments to Veterans | 6,292 | 6,292 | 6,292 |
Total | 11,417 | 11,417 | 9,232 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of policy advice, other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision making and other portfolio responsibilities, and the provision of services and payments to veterans.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Policy Advice and Other Services for Veterans MCA | |||
The degree of satisfaction expressed by veterans requesting assistance - in accordance with their annual programmes | New measure | New measure | Meet |
Regular evaluation of significant issues, the capacity to react to requests for assistance and the provision of adequate support from the resources available | New measure | New measure | Meet |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Policy Advice And Other Services For Veterans MCA | |||
Departmental Output Expense | |||
Administration Services | |||
This category is intended to achieve the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, the coordination of commemorations, and the provision of administration services to relevant boards and committees and contracts for work carried out in Service Cemeteries. | |||
Provide Ministerial Servicing and Support: | |||
Replies to requests within 20 days of receipt of requests, if not otherwise agreed | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Responses accepted without substantive amendment | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Provide Administration for War Pensions Appeal Board and War Pensions Advisory Board: | |||
Arrangements and actions meet Boards' requirements | Meet | Meet | Meet |
Actions defined by Boards will be completed within 20 working days after decisions are made, unless otherwise specified | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Management of Rehabilitation Loan Scheme: | |||
Make payments within timeframes specified | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Administration of maintenance agreements and contracts for service relating to the maintenance and development of Services Cemeteries: | |||
Contracts to be current, legally correct and clearly specify maintenance and development requirements | Meet | Meet | Meet |
No breaches of contract by Veterans' Affairs New Zealand | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Breaches of contracts by contractors will be managed as per the conditions of the contact | Meet | Meet | Meet |
Services Cemeteries will have maintenance agreements specifying the maintenance standards in place | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Quality Audits of Services Cemeteries: | |||
Specifications outlined in contracts for service have been met | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Coordinate New Zealand's participation in the commemoration of significant military anniversaries: | |||
Participation to be delivered in accordance with agreed parameters and budget | Meet | Meet | Meet |
Policy Advice | |||
This category is intended to achieve the provision of policy advice to the Minister to support decision making by the Minister on government policy matters relating to Veterans' Affairs. | |||
Replies to requests within 20 days of receipt of requests, if not otherwise specified | 95% | 95% | 95% |
The first drafts of all policy products presented to the Minister will be accepted on their presentation | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Policy papers will meet defined characteristics of quality advice (purpose, logic, accuracy, options consultation, practicality and presentation) | Meet | Meet | Meet |
Services and Payments to Veterans | |||
This category is intended to achieve the provision of assessment and review to War Disablement Pensions. | |||
Assessments and Reviews will be conducted against extant policy | Meet | Meet | Meet |
War Disablement Pension Claims will be determined by the Claims Panel within two months of receipt where all the required documentation has been provided | 85% | 85% | 85% |
Reviews and re-openings will be completed within three months of receipt by the National Review Officer | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Reviews and re-openings will be completed within three months of receipt by the Secretary for War Pensions | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Provide Ex-Service Memorial Plaques and Headstones for Eligible Veterans: | |||
Ex-Service memorials will be factually correct, meet technical specifications as contracted and be correctly installed | 99.5% | 99.5% | 99.5% |
Decisions on eligibility for ex-service memorials will be made within legislative parameters | Meet | Meet | Meet |
Where correct documentation has been supplied with the application, an ex-service memorial will be manufactured and installed within four months of receipt of the order | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Provide Case Management: | |||
New referrals to case management will be assigned a case manager within five working days | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Active cases will be contacted every four months (in the range one to four months) to monitor progress and effectiveness of the interventions put in place | 100% | 100% | 100% |
The intervention packages that are put in place by case management will meet the identified need of the veteran | 85% | 85% | 85% |
Deal with Enquiries: | |||
Calls will be resolved on first contract | 80% | 80% | 80% |
Calls will be resolved within five working days | 100% | 100% | 100% |
The resolution provided by the enquiry line will meet the identified need of the caller | 95% | 95% | 95% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
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Anniversary of Korean War Armistice | 2013/14 | 500 | - | - | - | - |
2015 Anniversary of Gallipoli | 2013/14 | 280 | 450 | - | - | - |
Government Response to Law Commission's Report on War Pensions Act 1954 | 2012/13 | 592 | 337 | 570 | 487 | - |
Financial Support for World War Two Veterans to Attend Military Commemorations | 2011/12 | 1,600 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $2.185 million to $9.232 million for 2014/15 due to a decrease in Veteran's overseas commemoration funding, the Government Response to Law Commission's Report on War Pensions Act 1954, and the end of funding for the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, offset by increased funding for the 2015 anniversary of Gallipoli.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
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Extant Policy | Policy complies with the War Pensions Act 1954 |
Technical specifications for ex-service memorials | Ex-service memorials must meet specified size, material composition and finish as per the relevant contract specifications |
Eligibility for ex-service memorials | Decision on eligibility for ex-service memorials will be made on the basis of Section 15 of the Burial and Cremation Act 1964 |
Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders (M22)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency SituationsThis category is limited to the costs of specialist military capabilities and Defence Force resources provided to the civil power in an emergency and for urgent work of national importance.
Defence International Engagement
This category is limited to the provision of services and utility of the Defence Force to support foreign policy objectives that strengthen security and avert conflict.
Defence Support to the Community
This category is limited to the costs of providing Defence Force resources for the betterment of the community at large and to inform the public's awareness of the proficiency and practice of the Armed Forces.
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of Defence Force resources, services and non-emergency assistance periodically provided to the Government and civil authorities.
Resource and Border Protection Operations
This category is limited to the sharing of information and provision of resources to support all-of-government efforts to protect New Zealand's borders and offshore maritime interests.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 379,729 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations | - | - | 59,049 |
Defence International Engagement | - | - | 94,669 |
Defence Support to the Community | - | - | 45,027 |
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations | - | - | 32,180 |
Resource and Border Protection Operations | - | - | 148,804 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 368,178 |
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations | - | - | 58,987 |
Defence International Engagement | - | - | 92,026 |
Defence Support to the Community | - | - | 36,728 |
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations | - | - | 32,180 |
Resource and Border Protection Operations | - | - | 148,257 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | 11,551 |
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations | - | - | 62 |
Defence International Engagement | - | - | 2,643 |
Defence Support to the Community | - | - | 8,299 |
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations | - | - | - |
Resource and Border Protection Operations | - | - | 547 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Fixed Wing Transport Forces (part) | 53,435 | 53,057 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Naval Helicopter Forces (part) | 9,255 | 9,148 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Rotary Wing Transport Forces (part) | 3,023 | 2,867 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Airborne Surveillance and Response Forces (part) | 28,936 | 28,621 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Land Combat Forces (part) | 28,200 | 28,298 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Land Combat Service Support Forces (part) | 14,111 | 14,161 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Land Combat Support Forces (part) | 17,809 | 17,871 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Special Operations Forces (part) | 53,495 | 53,397 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Littoral Warfare Support Forces (part) | 243 | 231 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Naval Combat Forces (part) | 10,388 | 9,983 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Naval Support Forces (part) | 2,812 | 2,724 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Naval Patrol Forces (part) | 117,011 | 116,742 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA: Support to New Zealand Cadet Forces | 3,808 | 3,799 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA: Support to Service Military Museums | 7,994 | 7,978 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA: Support to Youth Development | 12,308 | 12,279 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA: Support to Mutual Assistance Programme | 5,283 | 5,269 | - |
Vote Defence Force: Departmental Output Expense: Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA: Strategic Military Intelligence (part) | 5,119 | 5,266 | - |
Total | 373,230 | 371,691 | 379,729 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to contribute to the protection of New Zealand's sovereignty and the provision of security for New Zealanders.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders | |||
The degree of satisfaction expressed by the authorities requesting assistance in accordance with their annual programmes. | Satisfy | Satisfied | Satisfy |
Regular evaluation of significant issues, the capacity to react to requests for assistance and the provision of adequate support from the limited resources available. | Satisfy | Satisfied | Satisfy |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders | |||
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations | |||
This category is intended to achieve the contribution to all-of-government efforts that provide for public safety, protection of national infrastructure, emergency response and recovery operations in order to satisfy critical humanitarian needs. | |||
Conduct capability generation activities and inter-agency training to maintain the readiness of the national counter-terrorist capability. | New measure | New measure | Achieve the levels of operational capability and readiness as directed |
Generate the necessary capabilities to deal with complex chemical, biological, radiological, explosives and improvised explosive devices and maintain the readiness of the national response capability in support of the NZ Police. | New measure | New measure | Achieve the levels of operational capability and readiness as directed |
Assist the NZ Police maintain security when asymmetric incidents in the land and maritime environment threaten public safety or national interests. | New measure | New measure | The specialised Counter-Terrorist Group is able to respond to 100% of the NZ Police requests for assistance within the agreed notice to move |
Assist the NZ Police maintain security when chemical, biological, radiological and explosives and improvised explosive device incidents threaten public safety or national interests. | New measure | New measure | The specialised Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron is able to respond to 100% of the NZ Police requests for assistance within the agreed notice to move |
Provide specialised and complementary military capabilities to assist NZ Police law enforcement operations. | New measure | New measure | Subject to the availability of resources, the NZDF is able to meet 100% of requests to assist NZ Police operations |
Maintain contingency forces at camps and bases with the capacity to assist the civil power deal with major disasters. | New measure | New measure | Contingency forces and specialised military capabilities are available to assist the civil power when not deployed on operations |
Availability of specialised military capabilities to assist the civil power conduct search and rescue and recovery operations within New Zealand and the maritime search and rescue and regional rescue coordination centre areas. | New measure | New measure | Specialised military capabilities are available to assist the civil power within the agreed notice to move |
Availability of specialised military capabilities to assist the civil power evacuate persons from high-risk environments in New Zealand. | New measure | New measure | Contingency plans to assist the civil power conduct the mass evacuation of persons from high-risk environments are in place |
The NZDF has the capacity to assist NZ Fire Service and Rural Fire Authority when incidents exceed the capabilities of the local resources. | New measure | New measure | Provision of services to augment the capacity of the NZ Fire Service to deal with a wide range of incidents involving safety of life, protection of property and related actions to mitigate the effects of fire |
Availability of specialised military capabilities to assist the civil power respond to a maritime disaster and mitigate the effects of degradation of the marine environment. | New measure | New measure | Contingency plans to assist the civil power mitigate the effects of a maritime disaster and degradation of the marine environment are in place |
Availability of specialised military capabilities to conduct aeromedical evacuation and medical rescue at sea at the Government's direction. | New measure | New measure | Specialised military capabilities are available to assist the civil power within the agreed notice to move |
The provision of specialised capabilities that augment the capacity of the NZ Police maintain law and order and public safety. | New measure | New measure | Subject to availability of resources, the NZDF is able to meet 100% of requests for specialised military capabilities to assist NZ Police operations |
Assist the Department of Corrections to maintain the integrity of prisons when normal custodial arrangements fail. | New measure | New measure | The NZDF has contingency plans in place to mobilise the Armed Forces to assist the Department of Corrections |
Enhance central and local governments' preparedness for responses to crises. | New measure | New measure | The NZDF participates in central and local governments' planning and multi-agency training exercises to enhance the all-of-government preparedness for responses to community-scale crises |
Defence Support to the Community | |||
This category is intended to provide Defence Force resources for the betterment of the community at large and to inform the public's awareness of the proficiency and practice of the Armed Forces. | |||
The provision of leadership and skills training for the New Zealand Cadet Forces. | New measure | New measure | Develop confident, responsible young citizens who are valued in their community by providing them with safe, enjoyable and challenging opportunities |
The provision of support to government initiated youth development schemes and contributions to other sponsored youth life skills programmes. | New measure | New measure | Limited Service Volunteers - Meet the Ministry of Social Development requirements for selected trainees to gain life skills, develop core values, teamwork and trust, which boost self esteem and self confidence Youth Life Skills programme - Meet the Ministry of Education requirements for Service Academies and provision of leadership development and outdoors adventure-based training opportunities within high schools Military-style Activity Camps - Support the Justice Sector (Child Youth & Family) deliver the physical aspects of the military-style camp and the development of discipline, routine and a sense of self-respect amongst the participants New Zealand Police Blue Light Trust - Contribute services to the Blue Light Trust to enhance the Trust's youth development programmes nationwide |
Promotion of New Zealand's identity through the preservation New Zealand's military history and culture for the enjoyment of future generations. | New measure | New measure | Provision of facilities and services to support the management of Service Museums and the development, management and display of New Zealand's military history collections |
Support significant national and local events that benefit the community. | New measure | New measure | Provision of services at hui of significance and national and local events, including ceremonial and military displays that contribute to the success of the occasion and enhances the identity and professional reputation of the NZDF |
Defence International Engagement | |||
This category is intended to support foreign policy objectives that strengthen security and avert conflict. | |||
Maintain a contemporary network of multilateral and bilateral military relationships that advances the professional capacity of the NZDF. | New measure | New measure | Ensure that the programme of military engagement provides for a range of interactions that informs Defence of emerging advances in military operations, provides for professional development, fosters interoperability and enhances the reputation of New Zealand and the NZDF |
Support recognised alliance and other arrangements that foster peace and security. | New measure | New Measure | Participate in exercises and related activities that support the Government's foreign policy objectives |
The visit schedule for senior military officers maintains a strong network of professional relationships and complements the Government's broader foreign policy objectives. | New measure | New measure | The approved Senior Officer visit programme is cognisant of the Government's foreign policy and defence engagement priorities |
Maritime deployments and ship visits satisfies all-of-government efforts to enhance New Zealand's reputation. | New measure | New measure | Maritime deployments, exercises with security partners and ship visits to selected nations are cognisant of the Government's foreign policy and defence engagement priorities |
Regional engagement. | New measure | New measure | Participate in regional activities that contribute to the Government's foreign policy objectives to improve the resilience, economic and social wellbeing of Pacific Island nations |
Contribute to confidence and security building measures. | New measure | New measure | Participate in multilateral and bilateral confidence and security building activities and contribute to initiatives that prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and further New Zealand's foreign policy objectives as directed by the Government |
Contribute to the maintenance of peace and security through the assignment of Defence Attaches and Advisers. | New measure | New measure | Maintain resident and non-resident Defence representation in host nations in accordance with the Government's direction |
The NZDF remains well-informed about defence doctrine and advances in defence-related technology. | New measure | New measure | 1. Maintain active participation in specific military fora to enable the NZDF to remain well-informed about military doctrine, current military operations and future changes and exchanges of information related to the profession-of-arms 2. Maintain a network of relationships with external scientific and technology organisations that contribute to the development of solutions for the Government, the Defence Force, and New Zealand's national security agencies and supports the provision of military capability and promotion of security |
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations | |||
This category of output expenses is intended to provide Defence Force resources, services and non-emergency assistance periodically provided to the Government and civil authorities. | |||
Support State ceremonial activities that represent the nation and meet the Government's direction. | New measure | New measure | The provision of military guards, suitably tailored for the occasion, military bands and associated support for the Government's state events |
Support significant military anniversaries and nationally recognised commemorative events. | New measure | New measure | The provision of military guards, suitably tailored for the occasion, military bands and associated support for significant military anniversaries, nationally recognised commemorative events and significant commemorative events overseas |
Support the Viceregal Household. | New measure | New measure | Representational staff for the Viceregal House, the provision of military guards, suitably tailored for the occasion, military bands, air, land and sea transport and associated support for viceregal activities |
Support the Government's internal and external transportation requirements. | New measure | New measure | Provision of air, land and sea transport for members of the Government and guests of the State |
Resource and Border Protection Operations | |||
This category of output expenses is intended to provide the sharing of information and provision of resources to support all-of-government efforts to protect New Zealand's borders and offshore maritime interests. | |||
Government agencies are informed of activities going-on in the maritime zones of national interest to New Zealand. | New measure | New measure | Information on maritime traffic, suitably adapted for civil needs, is passed to the National Maritime Coordination Centre (NMCC) in an actionable timeframe |
Air surveillance capabilities are available for the conduct of pre-planned missions in support of the National Maritime Coordination Centre (NMCC). | New measure | New measure | The NZDF is able to meet no less than 90% of the total agreed pre-planned air tasks requested by NMCC |
Air surveillance capabilities are available to meet NMCC requirement to investigate vessels of interest and respond to actual or potential non-compliance with New Zealand and international legislation. | New measure | New measure | The NZDF is able to meet no less than 90% of the total response tasks requested by NMCC within the agreed notice to move |
Naval patrol and surveillance capabilities are available for the conduct of pre-planned missions in support of the NMCC. | New measure | New measure | The NZDF is able to meet no less than 90% of the total agreed pre-planned maritime tasks requested by NMCC |
Naval patrol capabilities are available to meet NMCC requirement to investigate vessels of interest and respond to actual or potential non-compliance with New Zealand and international legislation. | New measure | New measure | The NZDF is able to meet no less than 90% of the total response tasks requested by NMCC within the agreed notice to move |
Support New Zealand's right to sovereignty over the Ross Dependency and continuous presence on the Antarctic continent. | New measure | New measure | The provision of specialised military capabilities to support Antarctic New Zealand's operations in New Zealand and on the Antarctic continent, including contributions to the joint US/NZ logistics pool |
Contribute to New Zealand's efforts to manage Antarctic marine living resources. | New measure | New measure | The provision of specialised military capabilities to support New Zealand's efforts to manage marine living resources on and about the Antarctic continent, as requested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
Naval and air capabilities are available to conduct pre-planned missions to service the offshore islands and demonstrate New Zealand's sovereignty. | New measure | New measure | The NZDF is able to meet no less than 90% of the total pre-planned tasks requested by NMCC |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented in the House.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
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Defence Mid-point Rebalancing Review - Funding Track | 2014/15 | - | 19,800 | 22,534 | 27,518 | 27,518 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This output expense has been created as a result of a new output structure for Vote Defence Force. In addition to being created by transfers from old outputs, additional funding has been appropriated for the Defence Mid-point Rebalancing Review as shown in the above table.