| Vice Chief of Defence Force | |
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| Member of | New Zealand Defence Force |
| Reports to | Chief of Defence Force |
| Inaugural holder | Air Vice Marshal David Bamfield |
| Formation | February 2004 |
The Vice Chief of Defence Force (VCDF) is a senior appointment in the New Zealand Defence Force. The position was established in February 2004 in response to the Review of Accountabilities and Structural Arrangements between the Ministry of Defence and the New Zealand Defence Force undertaken by Don Hunn (known as the "Hunn Review") and reported on in September 2002. Hunn recommended greater integration between top-level military and civil personnel responsible for the command and governance of the New Zealand Defence Force, and suggested the position of VCDF be created to assist the Chief of Defence Force as a chief staff officer.[1] The current VCDF, since 27 August 2024, is Rear Admiral Mat Williams.[2]
- ^ Hunn, D.K. (30 September 2002). "Review of Accountabilities and Structural Arrangements between the Ministry of Defence and the New Zealand Defence Force" (PDF). New Zealand Government. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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