| Chief of Army | |
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since 27 August 2024 | |
 New Zealand Army | |
| Style | Major General |
| Abbreviation | CA |
| Member of | New Zealand Defence Force |
| Reports to | Chief of Defence Force |
| Term length | Three years, renewable |
| Formation | 7 December 1910 |
| First holder | Maj Gen Sir Alexander Godley |
Chief of Army (CA) is the effective commander of the New Zealand Army, responsible to the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) for raising, training and sustaining those forces necessary to meet agreed government outputs. The CA acts as principal advisor to the CDF on Army matters, though for operations the Army's combat units fall under the command of the Land Component Commander, Joint Forces New Zealand. The rank associated with the position is major general, and CAs are generally appointed on a three-year term.[1]
The position was originally formed as Commandant and General Officer Commanding the New Zealand Military Forces in 1910, changing to Chief of the General Staff in 1937 and, finally, CA in 2002.[2] Major General Rose King, the current CA, has been in the post since 27 August 2024, having been the acting CA since 7 June 2024. King is the first woman to serve in the role.[3]
- ^ "The New Zealand Army Leadership Team". New Zealand Army. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "Chronological List of New Zealand Army Chiefs". Land Forces of Britain, the Empire and Commonwealth. regiments.org. Archived from the original on 30 November 2007.
- ^ McCulloch, Craig (28 August 2024). "Army gets first woman chief as new Defence Force leadership announced". RNZ News. Retrieved 28 August 2024.