| No. 3 Squadron RNZAF | |
|---|---|
 No. 3 Squadron RNZAF badge on a Bell UH-1H ‘Huey’ | |
| Active | 1930–Present |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Branch |  Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Role | Battlefield Support, Search and Rescue, Heavy Lifting |
| Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Base Ohakea |
| Motto(s) | Maori-Kimihia Ka Patu, English – Seek and Destroy |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Mascot(s) | Crouching Māori warrior holding a Taiaha |
| Equipment | NHIndustries NH90, Agusta A109 |
| Engagements | World War II, Vietnam War, Sinai, Bouganville Peace Monitoring Group, East Timor, Solomon Islands. |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Citation |
| Battle honours | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Wing Commander Greg Jane |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge | Crouching Maori Warrior holding a Taiaha |
No. 3 Squadron RNZAF is a unit of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). It currently operates NHIndustries NH90 and Agusta A109 helicopters. The squadron was initially formed as a territorial unit of the New Zealand Permanent Air Force in Christchurch in 1930. During World War II, the squadron served in the Pacific, undertaking patrol operations. In the early post war period, the squadron was converted to a Territorial formation flying fixed wing aircraft, but later converted to rotary wing aircraft, and returning to permanent status. Since then, personnel from the squadron have served in the Vietnam War, East Timor, Singapore, the Sinai, and the Solomon Islands.