There had been hopes among some that prominent woman candidate Winnie Kiap might have been chosen.
Kiap has had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat.
Typically in PNG governors-general have a second term.
But RNZ Pacific correspondent Scott Waide said the lack of female representation in leadership positions throughout the country sparked hopes of a woman being appointed to the role for the first time.
He said there’s been a lot of criticism online of the appointment.
“A lot of people want some representation or change in progress, and they are saying why give a former politician a second chance. He’s already had his turn. There should be change and they are criticising the government and parliamentarians for not being brave enough to make that choice.”
In the parliamentary vote Sir Bob Dadae received 71 votes while Winnie Kiap got 33.
The third candidate, University of Papua New Guinea law lecturer Stephen Pokawin, was eliminated in the first of three rounds.
Source:rnz.com