They dispensed with the spinners Ajaz Patel and Mitch Santner, while the return to fitness of Kane Williamson after his groin injury meant Will Young, player of the series in India, missed out.
"It's nothing on what Youngy's done, because he's been fantastic over the last period of time," said the captain, Tom Latham, confirming the change and a debut for Wellington's bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith.
"[But] having someone like Kane come back boosts your side with the calibre of player that he is. He's a great team man, he's certainly done nothing wrong. It was a tough decision to make but I guess when you're in those positions it means your team is in a good spot. I'm gutted for Youngy but excited for Kane."
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