New Zealand at the 1960 Summer Olympics was represented by a team of 37 competitors, 33 men and four women, who took part in 28 events across nine sports.

After losing its quarter-final, New Zealand moved into the classification matches for 5th to 8th places.

The match to decide 5th and 6th positions between Australia and New Zealand was declared null and void after Australia's previous match against Kenya was declared drawn on appeal.

New Zealand finished the men's field hockey tournament in 5th place.

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