New Zealand Defence Force
Fitness Tests Requirements
Air Force – Army – Navy
To be successful in the first stage of starting or changing your career within the NZ Defence Force you are required to pass an Assessment Day fitness test followed by an Induction Day fitness test.
AIR FORCE
ASS & INDUC DAYS
Beep Test
Push Ups
Curl Ups
MALE
Min Level 7.10
Min 5
Min 35
FEMALE
Min Level 5.9
Min 1
Min 25
Once you’ve joined the Air Force you will first need to pass an Operational Fitness Test which includes:
5km Weighted March (20kg) & Press Ups
The pass levels vary regarding gender & age groups click here to view these
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ARMY
ASSESSMENT DAY
Beep Test
Push Ups
Curl Ups
MALE
Min Level 9.2
Min 10
Min 35
FEMALE
Min Level 7.3
Min 3
Min 25
INDUCTION DAY
2.4km Run
Push Ups
Curl Ups
MALE
12 Minutes
Min 15
Min 45
FEMALE
14 Minutes
Min 8
Min 35
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NAVY
ASS & INDUC DAYS
Beep Test
Push Ups
Curl Ups
MALE
Min Level 7.10
Min 5
Min 35
FEMALE
Min Level 5.9
Min 1
Min 25
Induction Day also requires an Entry Swim Test (more information on this will be given to you after the Interview Stage).
If you are aiming to be a Diver with the Navy you are also required to pass a further fitness test.
DIVER
Beep Test
Push Ups
Curl Ups
MALE
Min Level 9.5
Min 30
Min 66
FEMALE
Min Level 9.5
Min 30
Min 66
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