| Chief of Defence Force | |
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| Abbreviation | CDF |
| Member of | New Zealand Defence Force |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Term length | Three years (renewable) |
| Constituting instrument | Defence Act 1990 |
| Formation | 1 July 1963 |
| First holder | Vice Admiral Sir Peter Phipps |
| Deputy | Vice Chief of Defence Force |
| Website | Official website |
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 Tony Davies.[1][2]
- ^ "Change of Command Ceremony for the Chief of the Defence Force". gg.govt.nz. Government House. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Our people, structure and leadership". www.nzdf.mil.nz. New Zealand Defence Force. Retrieved 7 June 2024.