Commander Joint Forces New Zealand
| Commander Joint Forces New Zealand | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since September 2024Major General Robert Krushka | |
| Member of | New Zealand Defence Force |
| Reports to | Chief of Defence Force |
| Inaugural holder | Major General Martyn Dunne |
| Formation | April 2001 |
The Commander Joint Forces New Zealand (COMJFNZ) is a senior appointment in the New Zealand Defence Force, responsible for the command of Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand. The COMJFNZ is, in effect, the operational commander of all joint operations and exercises within the New Zealand Defence Force, and reports direct to the Chief of Defence Force. Assisting the COMJFNZ are three service component commanders—the Maritime Component Commander, the Land Component Commander, and the Air Component Commander—who are jointly responsible to the COMJFNZ and their respective service chiefs (the Chief of Navy, Chief of Army, and Chief of Air Force) for the capability, training and operations of personnel and units from their respective services.[1]
The commander and headquarters of Joint Forces New Zealand were established in 2001 under Major General Martyn Dunne. The command was formed in an effort to integrate and centralise command of operational units within the three distinct branches of the New Zealand Defence Force.[2] Joint Forces New Zealand is headquartered at Trentham Military Camp in Upper Hutt.[1] The incumbent COMJFNZ, Rear Admiral James Gilmour, was appointed to the position in November 2018.[3]
Appointees
[edit]The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of COMJFNZ, with rank and honours as at the completion of the individual's term.
| Rank | Name | Postnominals | Service | Term began | Term ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major General | Martyn Dunne | CNZM | Army | April 2001 | 2004 |
| Air Vice Marshal | Graham Lintott | RNZAF | September 2004 | 16 November 2004 | |
| Major General | Lou Gardiner | ONZM | Army | 17 November 2004 | 2006 |
| Rear Admiral | Jack Steer | ONZM | RNZN | May 2006 | October 2007 |
| Major General | Rhys Jones | Army | October 2007 | 30 April 2009 | |
| Air Vice Marshal | Peter Stockwell | AFC | RNZAF | 1 May 2009 | 2011 |
| Major General | Dave Gawn | MBE | Army | 2011 | 2013 |
| Air Vice Marshal | Kevin Short | RNZAF | 25 February 2013 | 30 March 2014 | |
| Major General | Tim Gall | Army | 31 March 2014[4] | 31 October 2018 | |
| Rear Admiral | Jim Gilmour | RNZN | 1 November 2018 | 30 August 2024 | |
| Brigadier | Robert Krushka | MNZM | Army | 1 September 2024 | Incumbent |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand". About Us. New Zealand Defence Force. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Top soldier will take on headquarters role". New Zealand Herald. 5 January 2001. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Rear Admiral James Gilmour". NZDF Senior Leaders. New Zealand Defence Force. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ "Major General Tim Gall". NZDF Senior Leaders. New Zealand Defence Force. Retrieved 15 January 2018.