N.J. Stat. § 52:18A-24
The Division of Taxation of the existing State Department of Taxation and Finance, together with all of its functions, powers and duties is continued, but such division is hereby transferred to and constituted the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury established hereunder.
The Division of Taxation shall be headed by a director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work assigned to such division. The director of such division shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve during the term of office of the Governor appointing him and until the director's successor is appointed and has qualified.
The director of the Division of Taxation shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law.
N.J.S. § 52:18A-24