The chamber released the statement yesterday afternoon, saying it was "time for a change".
Mr Field has been the chief executive since 1997.
His contract runs out in February 2010.
The $280,000-a- year job was advertised earlier this year, with applications closing on October 12.
The council would not disclose how many applications had been received or if Mr Field had reapplied for the position.
No appointment has yet been made.
Chamber deputy chairman Miles Wilson told the Otago Daily Times the board stood unanimous in its position, except for one unnamed member who abstained due to a conflict of interest.
The main objective of the statement was to express which qualifications the business community found important for a council chief executive, he said.
"Queenstown is a different place today than it was 12 years ago, when the current council CEO was appointed.
"The Chamber of Commerce sees it as crucial to address the future needs of the districts's economy, which is why we urge the council to select a candidate with strong finance skills," Mr Wilson said.
In the statement, the chamber also urged the council to readvertise the position if it did not find a suitable applicant initially.
It would also like the recruitment consultants to be more aggressive in head-hunting.
Chamber chief executive Ann Lockhart said she supported the board's position, but did not wish to discuss whether Mr Field had done a good job.
"This statement is not meant as a personal attack.
"It is not about the past, but about looking towards the future and what will be best for Queenstown," she said.
Ms Lockhart said the council should listen to the chamber and the business community regarding the appointment of the council's administration head.
"I am disappointed that an organisation such as the Chamber of Commerce has not been consulted when the council is making such an important decision," she said.
Mr Field declined to comment when contacted yesterday.
Mr Geddes did not wish to comment on Mr Field's employment, but told the ODT he strongly disagreed with the chamber's views.
"The council is undertaking a CEO employment process, which is entirely a process for the councillors, as elected representatives for the community, along with their chosen employment consultants and legal advisers.
"We approach that task with honesty and integrity.
"The Chamber of Commerce should not have any interest in this matter and it is laughable that they think they should be directly involved," Mr Geddes said.
Mr Wilson said he was not concerned the chamber's approach would ruin future relationships with the council.
"We are all professionals and will have to work together in the future.
"Should Mr Field be reappointed, I do not expect problems.
"But it has been important for the chamber to express its views now, rather than after the council has made the appointment."
Queenstown Chamber of Commerce board members are: Alastair Porter (chairman), Miles Wilson (deputy chairman), Julie Huges, Jan Hunt, Anthony King, Andrea Lambie-Shaw, Clark Pirie, Richard Thomas, Kim Wilkinson and Phil Wilson.
December 2, 1997: Wellington City Council corporate services manager beats 35 others for QLDC chief executive job, replacing Keith Grantham.
December 21, 2003: Reappointed for second five-year term, with $26,000 pay increase to $186,585.
January 23, 2004: Salary package confirmed at $199,208.
September, 2005: Three-year contract extended from 2008 until 2010.
December 15, 2006: Salary rises to $234,169, including car, fringe benefit tax and performance-related payment of $12,000.
January 17, 2008: Salary increased to $277,785.
July 17, 2009: No pay rise, because of "market conditions"; QLDC "satisfied" with his performance.
October 23, 2009: QLDC reports operating loss of $6.1 million for the 2008-09 financial year after value of investment properties dropped $6.8 million.
