| Chief of Navy | |
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since 27 August 2024 | |
| New Zealand Defence Force | |
| Abbreviation | CN |
| Member of | Navy Leadership Board |
| Reports to | Chief of Defence Force |
| Term length | Three years (renewable) |
| Formation | 1 October 1941 |
| First holder | Commodore Edward Parry |
| Deputy | Deputy Chief of Navy |
| Website | Official website |
Chief of Navy (CN) commands the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and is responsible to the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) for raising, training and sustaining those forces necessary to meet agreed government outputs. The CN acts as principal advisor to the CDF on Navy matters, and is the most senior appointment in the RNZN. The rank associated with the position is rear admiral, and CNs are generally appointed on a three-year term.[1]
The position was originally created as Chief of Naval Staff and First Naval Member upon the formation of the RNZN on 1 October 1941. A number of the officers who became CNS served as Commodore, Auckland (later named Maritime Component Commander) before taking the helm of the Navy. The title changed to Chief of Naval Staff in 1970, and CN in 2003.[2] Rear Admiral Garin Golding assumed the post on 27 August 2024.[3]
- ^ "RNZN Key Personnel". About Your Navy. Royal New Zealand Navy. Archived from the original on 23 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
FamHistwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ McCulloch, Craig (28 August 2024). "Army gets first woman chief as new Defence Force leadership announced". RNZ News. Retrieved 28 August 2024.