All players within the squad will have the opportunity to lead the team in the four-match series, which is due to begin in Christchurch on March 2.

They will all have the chance to stake their claim for the captaincy as part of the squad's new leadership approach, set to be reviewed following the New Zealand tour.

Caitlin Bassett has been the regular captain for Australia but will not have the role during the Constellation Cup.

Bassett, who recently left Super Netball in Australia to join New Zealand outfit Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, is in the squad.

It has been suggested her decision may have influenced the move to rotating the captains in the matches in New Zealand. 

"Caitlin’s very passionate about the Diamonds and her position within the squad so I know she’ll continue to bring that passion and that strong leadership to the group and throughout the entire series," said coach Stacey Marinkovich.

"That’s the commitment she makes, that’s the type of person she is and we still want to see her leadership qualities front and centre.

"The leadership that will be named on that day is really around the performance of our game plan and that’s where we want the leadership to come through, and obviously Caitlin’s got a huge amount of experience within the team.

"It’s not restricting. 

"Just because we’ve changed the process, I guess, for this series isn’t taking away anybody’s availability or ability to be selected in those leadership positions."

Australia, the defending Constellation Cup champions, have arrived in New Zealand and are in quarantine prior to the opening match.

The Constellation Cup had been due to take place last year before it was postponed to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

It had been contested every year since 2010, with Australia winning all but one of the series with their rivals.

The two sides are due to meet in Christchurch on March 2 and 3, before Tauranga hosts the final two games on March 6 and 7.