Surrounding the effigy are the Royal styles and titles "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.".

The effigy is surrounded by the Royal styles and titles "ELIZABETH II QUEEN OF NEW ZEALAND".

The new Badge and Medal are made by Thomas Fattorini Limited, of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The centre has alternating stripes of red ochre, white and black in a descending step pattern from left to right.

The design is inspired by the Māori poutama pattern used in tukutuku wall panels.