The 32-year-old joined the side in Hamilton yesterday as a replacement for Kyle Jamieson, who was ruled out of the series with a stiff left side.
Tickner has 16 ODI wickets from 13 games and last played for the side in 2023.
Black Caps coach Rob Walter said Tickner was a reliable replacement for Jamieson.
"Blair’s an experienced campaigner and no stranger to international cricket," he said.
"He bowls a heavy ball from a decent height with plenty of energy and aggression. In that respect he can fill a similar role to what Kyle would normally perform."
Walter was impressed with the four-wicket win in the opening game of the series at Bay Oval on Sunday.
"It was a good start to the series, and I thought the bowlers set the tone superbly," he said.
"For Zak Foulkes to claim four for 41 in his first bowl in ODI cricket, including the big wickets of Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Jacob Bethell, showed the level of talent and composure he possesses.
"It was encouraging to see the middle order then step up with the bat on a tricky wicket and I thought Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell showed their experience to help guide us to the target.
"Seddon Park will bring new conditions and challenges, and we know England will be highly motivated to bounce back and level the series."
The Black Caps will train in Hamilton today ahead of tomorrow’s second game of the ODI series.
— Allied Media
