Obverse:
An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, and inscribed around the medal are the words ELIZABETH II QUEEN OF NEW ZEALAND.

Reverse:
A representation of the head of a kiwi bird over a map of East Timor with the words EAST TIMOR below and, in the top right of the reverse shows a sprig of olive leaves.

Ribbon:
A green central band which is flanked on both sides by thin red stripes, followed by black and white stripes respectively.