Wellington: This morning Labour Leader and Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern received a call from US President Donald Trump congratulating her on the outcome of the New Zealand election.

"The President was genuinely interested in our election, and spoke about the coverage it had received in Washington DC," Ms Ardern said of the five-minute phone call which came three days after a deal with the NZ First Party landed her the post.

NZ's Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern receives a phone call from US President Donald Trump.

"We are likely to meet at APEC where I look forward to carrying on talks around our role in the Asia Pacific region, and our commitment to a strong relationship with the United States.

"The President also asked that I pass on his warm regards to the people of New Zealand."