New Zealand at the 1982 Commonwealth Games was represented by a team of 112 competitors and 43 officials.

Selection of the team for the Games in Brisbane, Australia, was the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association.

New Zealand's flag bearer at the opening and closing ceremonies was veteran discus thrower Robin Tait.

New Zealand has competed in every games, starting with the British Empire Games in 1930 at Hamilton, Ontario.

The following table lists the number of New Zealand competitors participating at the games according to gender and sport.