The Jillaroos and the Kiwi Ferns will also meet at WIN Stadium on 25 October as part of a newly-constructed international rugby league window.
The Australian men's team, currently world number one, suffered a shock loss to New Zealand in their most recent match in Auckland last October.
They will likely get their first chance at revenge during the Downer World Cup 9s in early October, before they resume hostilities in Wollongong.
"Rugby league has a home in the Illawarra, so we're delighted to bring the pinnacle of rugby league back to Wollongong for the first time in five years," NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said on Monday.
"We recorded one of the best-ever attendances for WIN Stadium the last time Test match rugby league was played in Wollongong.
"So, I've got no doubt the local support will be strong and compliment those travelling fans who can't wait to be at the stadium come October 25th."
The event was secured by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.
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