Williamson will play as a batsman-only in today's first warm-up match against Pakistan in Hyderabad, with the aim of batting and fielding in Monday's second and final warm-up match against South Africa in Thiruvananthapuram.
Coach Gary Stead said the priority was ensuring Williamson had time to progress his return to match fitness.
"Right from the start we’ve taken a long-term view on Kane’s return to play," Stead told New Zealand Cricket.
"His recovery is tracking well and it’s now a matter of making sure he can cope with the rigours and intensity of international cricket. We’ll continue to take a day by day approach to Kane’s rehabilitation and certainly won’t be putting any pressure on him to return before he is ready," he said.
