Chief of Defence Force (New Zealand)

Chief of Defence Force
Incumbent Tim Keating since 1 February 2014
Member of	New Zealand Defence Force
Reports to	Minister of Defence
Term length	Three years (renewable)
Inaugural holder	Vice Admiral Sir Peter Phipps
Formation	1 July 1963

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 Lieutenant General Tim Keating.

The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of Chief of Defence Force or its preceding positions, with rank and honours as at the completion of the individual's term.