New Zealand competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.

The team of 21 was New Zealand's largest to date and comprised 11 rowers, six athletes, three boxers, and one cyclist.

In 1932, seven rowing events were held, and New Zealand entered three boats: a coxless pair, a coxed four, and an eight.

[4] The competition was for men only; women would first row at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

[5] The eight included the first two Māori Olympians, Jack Macdonald and Lawrence Woodgate-Jackson.