Call for expressions of interest to attend 2026 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) Review Conference in New York
From 30 November to 4 December 2026, States Party to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) will meet at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to take stock of progress made towards the Treaty’s goals and to chart future action.
This will be the first Review Conference of the TPNW. New Zealand has had an important tradition of including a representative from civil society on its official delegation to many Review Conferences for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and is proposing to follow this example for the 2026 TPNW Review Conference.
As such, we now call for expressions of interest from civil society representatives to participate in the 2026 Review Conference as an adviser to the New Zealand delegation. We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who meet all the following criteria:
Demonstrated interest and knowledge of nuclear disarmament issues.
Ability to contribute to the delegation as an expert adviser.
Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders and counterparts.
Technical and drafting skills.
Enthusiasm and commitment to nuclear disarmament.
Commitment to follow guidance and instructions from New Zealand’s Head of Delegation and Alternates to the Review Conference.
Selection of the nominee is contingent on Ministerial decision.
Funding
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not financially support a successful nominee’s participation in the Review Conference. A grant will be made to help to fund most of the costs associated with participation in New York, although not salary.
Application process
Only New Zealand citizens and residents should apply. Please submit a detailed letter, noting the basis for your interest and past relevant experience, and attaching your curriculum vitae to PACDAC@mfat.govt.nz with the subject “NPT RevCon 2026: Civil Society EOI: Your name” no later than 5pm on 6 August 2026.
The Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control (PACDAC) is a statutory committee of experts that advises the Government on disarmament and arms control
It was established by the 1987 New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament and Arms Control Act. Today, PACDAC members are appointed for three-year terms, and meet several times a year.
Our main responsibilities are to:
advise the Minister of Foreign Affairs on disarmament It was established by the 1987 New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament and Arms Control Act.and arms control issues
advise the Prime Minister on the implementation of the Act
publish public reports about disarmament and arms control
make recommendations for granting money to projects that promote public understanding of disarmament and arms control.
Advocacy
The appointed members of PACDAC advise on disarmament and arms control issues through meetings, consultations, letters, and petitions to the government.
Grant Funding
PACDAC makes grant funding recommendations for the Peace and Disarmament Education Trust (PADET) and the Disarmament Education United Nations Implementation Fund (DEUNIF).
“New Zealand’s history of courage and determination in the anti-nuclear struggle has given us a significant voice. Let it be heard.”
— Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Palmer