The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to New Zealand (; ) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in New Zealand. As head of the Philippines' diplomatic mission there, the ambassador is the official representative of the president and the government of the Philippines to the governor-general and the government of New Zealand. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy in Wellington, the country's capital.

The Philippine ambassador to New Zealand is also accredited as a non-resident ambassador to the countries of Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, and Tonga.

Heads of mission Ambassadors Head of mission Tenure Note(s) Pacifico G. Evangelista 1976–1986 Credentials were presented to Sir Denis Blundell on November 17, 1976. He served as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Wellington from May 1981 until March 31, 1986, when he retired from serving in the diplomatic service. Eduardo J. Montilla 1986–1990 Ernesto V. Llamas 1990–1993 Vesta R. Cuyugan 1993–1996 Alicia C. Ramos 1996–2002 Francisco F. Santos 2002–2003 Bienvenido V. Tejano 2005–2010 Virginia H. Benavidez 2011–2015 Credentials were presented to Jerry Mateparae (Governor-General of New Zealand) on September 15, 2011; Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi (Head of State of Samoa) on November 13, 2012; Ratu Epeli Nailatikau (President of Fiji) on September 10, 2013; and Tupou VI (King of Tonga) on November 6, 2013. Jesus S. Domingo 2016–2022 Credentials were presented to Jerry Mateparae (Governor-General of New Zealand) on April 20, 2016 and Tupou VI (King of Tonga) on June 19, 2017. Kira Christianne D. Azucena 2023– Appointment confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on February 23, 2023. Credentials were presented to Cindy Kiro (Governor-General of New Zealand) on June 13, 2023. Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Wellington

Chargés d’affaires Head of mission Tenure Lolita B. Capco October 2003 – July 2005 Giovanni E. Palec October 2010 – August 2011 Querobine D. Laccay June 2022 – June 2023 Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Wellington

See also List of ambassadors of New Zealand to the Philippines New Zealand–Philippines relations

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