New Zealand first began participating in the Summer Paralympics in 1968, and the Winter Paralympics in 1984. They have participated in every Paralympic Games since those respective debuts. The team New Zealand sent to Sochi included three athletes and seven support staff. The Chef de Mission for the team was Ashley Light. The team had a goal of winning two gold medals. Adam Hall was chosen as the New Zealand flagbearer for the parade of nations during the opening ceremony. Corey Peters was selected as the flagbearer for the closing ceremony.