Chief_of_Defence_Force_(New_Zealand)

Chief of Defence Force (New Zealand)

Chief of Defence Force (New Zealand)

Professional head of the New Zealand Defence Force

The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) is the appointment held by the professional head of the New Zealand Defence Force. The post has existed under its present name since 1991. From 1963 to 1991 the head of the New Zealand Defence Force was known as the Chief of Defence Staff. All the incumbents have held three-star rank. The current Chief of Defence Force is Air Marshal Kevin Short.[1]

"Head of the Defence Forces (New Zealand)" redirects here. For position held by the monarch of New Zealand, see Head of the Armed Forces (New Zealand).
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Role

The CDF is the professional head of the defence forces and serves as the principal military advisor to the government. They are responsible for directing the chiefs of service and ensuring morale. The CDF also serves as the chief executive of the defence force, thereby being the person with sole accountability to the government and people of New Zealand.[2]

Appointments

The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of Chief of Defence Force or its preceding positions, with rank and honours as at the completion of the individual's term.

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References

  1. [1]
    "NZDF website CDF page". Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  2. [2]
    New Zealand Defence Force (8 November 2017). "About Us". nzdf.mil.nz. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  3. [3]
    Pugsley, Chris. "Thornton, Leonard Whitmore". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
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