Brendan Horsley has commenced his role as the newly appointed interim Inspector-General of Defence (IGD). Mr Horsley has been appointed for the period of 26 January 2025 – 30 November 2025.
Role of the Inspector-General of Defence
Role of the Inspector-General of Defence
The Inspector-General of Defence is a statutory office, established to provide independent oversight of the New Zealand Defence Force. The role was set up in response to a recommendation from the Inquiry into Operation Burnham.
The functions of the Inspector-General are to investigate incidents that occur in the course of activities of the Defence Force, and to assess and identify potential improvements to Defence Force policies and procedures.
Contact the Inspector-General of Defence
Contact the Inspector-General of Defence
The IGD can be contacted via the following methods:
Email: enquiries@igd.govt.nz
Phone: 04 470 0327
Postal Address: PO Box 609, Wellington 6140
Website: www.igd.govt.nz