Auckland opener Jeet Raval is the sole new face in the Black Caps Test squad to tour Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The 27-year-old left-hander averaged 55.71 last season, making three centuries, and has a first class career average of 43.85.
Coach Mike Hesson said there was no doubt Raval deserved his call-up.
"Jeet has been impressive in the Plunket Shield for a number of years now and in the last 12 months we've seen his maturity and decision making continue to grow," Hesson said.
"He's learnt to adapt to conditions, and has performed well for New Zealand A, so we believe he's more than ready to make the step up to the international arena."
Legspinner Ish Sodhi, who last appeared in a Test two years ago, has been recalled to the New Zealand team, which will be captained by Kane Williamson.
He joins Mark Craig and Mitchell Santner to provide the Black Caps with three frontline spin options.
The Black Caps will play two Tests in Harare against Zimbabwe, the first beginning on July 29 and the second on August 6.
They'll then travel to South Africa for the first Test in Durban on August 19, with the second a week later in Centurion.
Black Caps: Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Mark Craig, Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Luke Ronchi, Jeet Raval, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling.
