Commissioner of Police (New Zealand)
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The Commissioner of Police is the head of the New Zealand Police and is currently held by Andrew Coster. The Commissioner is appointed for a term not exceeding five years by the Governor-General, and reports to the Minister of Police.[1] The position combines two functions, that of chief constable in charge of policing and cases, and chief executive responsible for assets and budgeting.[2] In military terms, the rank is equivalent to Lieutenant General.[3]