| Commissioner of Police | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Richard_Chambers_2019_(cropped).jpg) Incumbent since 25 November 2024Richard Chambers | |
| Reports to | Minister of Police |
| Appointer | Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister |
| Term length | No longer than 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | George Stoddart Whitmore |
| Deputy | Tania Kura & Chris De Wattigner |
| Salary | NZ$670,000 |
| Website | https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/structure/commissioner-and-executive |
The Commissioner of Police is the head of the New Zealand Police and the position is currently held by Richard Chambers.[1] The Commissioner is appointed for a term not exceeding five years by the Governor-General, and reports to the Minister of Police.[2] The position combines two functions, that of chief constable in charge of policing and cases, and chief executive responsible for assets and budgeting.[3] The rank insignia is a sword and a rectangular cylinder crossed over each other with a single crown above.[4] In military terms, the rank is equivalent to Lieutenant General.[5]
- ^ "Commissioner and Executive". New Zealand Police. Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Policing Act 2008 No 72". New Zealand Legislation. Parliamentary Counsel Office. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Govt appoints new Police Commissioner". The New Zealand Herald. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ^ "Police insignia". New Zealand Police. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Insignia of rank". New Zealand Police. Retrieved 20 January 2009.