The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed to NZME there had been “a security incident involving a New Zealand Embassy staff member in Paris”.
“The embassy is supporting the staff member involved and is co-operating with French authorities.”
The diplomat has not yet been named, and it is not yet clear what condition he is in.
He was taken to a hospital for treatment, the New York Times reported.
MFAT told RNZ it would not comment further “out of respect for our staff member’s privacy”.
The prosecutor’s office said the investigation was ongoing.
The Embassy of New Zealand in Paris is being sought for comment.
The Times UK said it was the latest in a spate of home invasions in the French capital this year.