The Black Caps have moved up to third in the International Cricket Council's one-day rankings following the annual update.
New Zealand's leapfrogged South Africa, while world champions Australia have doubled their lead over second-ranked India.
Bangladesh has moved up to eighth, with Pakistan falling to ninth.
The Black Caps begin their tour of England later this month including two tests, five ODIs and two T20s before heading to South Africa in August for three ODIs and two T20s.
Rankings
1 Australia 129 rating
2 India 117
3 New Zealand 116
4 South Africa 112
5 Sri Lanka 106
6 England 94
7 West Indies 88
8 Bangladesh 88
9 Pakistan 87
10 Ireland 50
11 Zimbabwe 45
12 Afghanistan 41
