Chief of Defence Force (New Zealand)

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.

"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).
Chief of Defence Force
Coat of arms of New Zealand
Incumbent
Air Marshal Kevin Short
since 1 July 2018
AbbreviationCDF
Member ofNew Zealand Defence Force
Reports toMinister of Defence
Term lengthThree years (renewable)
Constituting instrumentDefence Act 1990
Formation1 July 1963
First holderVice Admiral
Sir Peter Phipps
DeputyVice Chief of Defence Force
WebsiteOfficial website
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