New Zealand men's national under-21 field hockey team
| Association | New Zealand Hockey Federation |
|---|---|
| Confederation | OHF (Oceania) |
| Head Coach | Mike Delaney |
| Junior World Cup | |
| Appearances | 1982 (first in 7) |
| Best result | 4th (2009) |
The New Zealand men's national under-21 field hockey team, represents New Zealand in international under-21 field hockey and at the Junior World Cup. The team is controlled by the governing body for field hockey in New Zealand, Hockey New Zealand, which is currently a member of the Oceania Hockey Federation (OHF) and the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The team's official nickname is the Future Black Sticks U21.
The team's first recorded appearance was at the Junior World Cup was in 1982, where the team finished 10th. Later, they finished 9th in 2001, 4th in 2009, 7th in 2013 and 9th in 2016. Their last appearance was in 2023, and in 2025, they are 12th in the FIH junior world ranking ahead of the event in India.
The current squad qualified for the 2025 Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup at Tamil Nadu, India by finishing second in the Junior Oceania Cup 2025.