Between 13 and 15 years old? Thinking about joining the NZ Army?
Looking for Adventure? Keen to work on your marksmanship skills?
Have an interest in the military? Enjoy a challenge?

Interested in joining NCU?

Email us at ncu@cadetforces.org.nz to receive information about our 2026 intake.

Enrolment Process

Due to the nature of our training programme, we only have one intake of cadets at the beginning of Term One each year.
Once you have been in contact with us and had a place confirmed, to enroll at NCU you will need to fill in an enrolment form and attend the Recruit Training Course.

Cost of Membership

Our annual fees are $110, and there is a one-off joining of $40 which covers the cost of items such as name badges.
The majority of our activities and exercises are fully subsidised by the Unit Support Committee, through our sponsors.