Each week 28 people need time-critical aeromedical care. With your support, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes are there in their moment of need.
Meet the team
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Meet the team
Meet the team
Read about the people that keep Life Flight flying.
After flying in northern Canada, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia for 13 years it’s great to be back in Wellington working with our team. I’m privileged to provide an essential service to our community. On my time off you will find me doing the kindy run.
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Dylan
Westpac Chopper Pilot
Hailing from South Africa, Dylan worked at an anti-poaching organisation before flying rescue helicopters.
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Harry
Westpac Chopper Pilot
Prior to joining Life Flight in 2005, I built experience doing a wide range of commercial helicopter work in NZ, the USA, the UK, Australia and South America. I am now Head of Service Operations and a Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot.
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James
Westpac Chopper Pilot
After flying in Australia and Papua New Guinea for 14 years, it was great to return to Wellington in 2021. Every day is different when providing life-saving assistance for sick or injured people.
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Colin
Westpac Chopper Crewperson
I joined Life Flight in 2006 as a crewperson. I am a qualified Emergency Medical Technician and hold a National Diploma in Ambulance.
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Julian
Westpac Chopper Crewperson
I volunteered with Life Flight in 1999 for a couple years before coming on-board full time in 2009. In addition to being a Crewman, I am also the winch instructor for the Trust.
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Logan
Westpac Chopper Crewperson
I joined Life Flight in 2006, and am one of the skilled crew members on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter
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Mike
Westpac Chopper Crewperson
Prior to joining Life Flight in 2015, I worked for several helicopter operators around the world, working on wildfire, utility, aerial crane and logging operations.
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Scott
Westpac Chopper Crewperson
After eight years as a casual Fixed Wing crewman, I became a crewman in 2020. With a background in fire services and a love of aviation, I realised a dream to help people in need while doing what I love. My spare time involves motorbikes, tractors, travel or my lifestyle block.
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Glen
Wellington Free Ambulance Flight Paramedic
I have worked in a variety of ambulance roles for 23 years, and joined Life Flight in 2009. Here, I utilise my clinical skills in challenging environments while working alongside a great team. My hobbies include hunting, fishing, freediving and generally getting outdoors.
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Hamish
Wellington Free Ambulance Flight Paramedic
I am one of the highly skilled Wellington Free Ambulance Flight Paramedics onboard the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
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Hannah
Wellington Free Ambulance Flight Paramedic
Joining Life Flight in 2015, I am currently completing my doctoral studies at AUT. I am passionate about continuing education to ensure patients receive the highest level of care. In my spare time, I enjoy taking my son Sam out on new adventures.
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James
Wellington Free Ambulance Flight Paramedic
Working as a Paramedic in USA, I migrated to Wellington Free Ambulance where I joined Life Flight in 2015. Coming from a family of pilots, I combine my passions for aviation and medicine. My days off are spent exploring New Zealand's great backcountry with my family.
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Nigel
Wellington Free Ambulance Flight Paramedic
I have worked in the Ambulance service for 15 years and over 10 in the Aeromedical environment. There is no typical day, and it’s that unpredictability that appeals. I'm proud to be working for an organisation that is dedicated to saving lives.
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Serah
Wellington Free Ambulance Flight Paramedic
I’ve been involved in pre-hospital care for about 20 years, with increasing helicopter duties over the past 5. It’s great to work with the highly skilled Life Flight team. My other passions are research and education.
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Onboard the Air Ambulance Planes
Jack
Air Ambulance Crewperson
I joined the Life Flight team in April 2021. The best thing about my job is returning someone home to be with their whānau after a life-saving surgery.
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Jo
Air Ambulance Crewperson
I joined Life Flight in 2020, and the best thing about my job is that every day is different, and working with a great team.
In my spare time, I love walking the tracks around Wellington or spending time at the gym.
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Matt
Air Ambulance Crewperson
I’ve been in the ambulance service since 2009 and have a passion for all things aviation. This is my dream job.
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Phil
Air Ambulance Crewperson
I love what I do, helping other people and being part of a great team. When I am not at work I volunteer as a station officer for Fire & Emergency NZ. I joined Life Flight in 1987.
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Iain
Air Ambulance Crewperson
I am one of the experienced pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes.
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Steve
Air Ambulance Crewperson
I enjoy working at Life Flight, with a great team of like-minded, dedicated people.
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Alistair
Air Ambulance Pilot
I have flown for a living since 1984 in all sorts of roles; single-engine, single-seat to the largest being Safe Air Argosy aircraft, and passenger airliners in between. I joined Life Flight in 2013.
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Chris
Air Ambulance Pilot
I'm one of the experience pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes
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Dan
Air Ambulance Pilot
I'm one of the experienced pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes.
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Dave
Air Ambulance Pilot
I'm one of the experienced pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes.
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Dion
Air Ambulance Pilot
I have flown in many different operations for the last 25 years, joining Life Flight in 2012. I enjoy the variety of the Life Flight operation and being able to assist people in need.
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Erin
Air Ambulance Pilot
I joined Life Flight as a First Officer in 2019. Previously, I had done a mixture of aerial surveying and flight instructing in Nelson. In my spare time, I enjoy getting outdoors; bush walks, running, camping, surfing etc.
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Jol
Air Ambulance Pilot
I am proud to be part of Life Flight and what it does for people who need our service. As a pilot, it’s exciting and rewarding as we never really know where we fly from one day to the next!
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Krishneil
Air Ambulance Pilot
After flying in Fiji for 5 years, I moved to Wellington for a new challenge, joining Life Flight in 2019. Being a Pilot is rewarding as we give time-critical patients a fighting chance. On my days off I enjoy going to the gym and playing football with friends.
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Luke
Air Ambulance Pilot
I've been a pilot for more than 15 years, joining Life Flight in 2015. I like the varied nature of flying and working with professionals who have a wide range of backgrounds.
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Mark
Air Ambulance Pilot
I am one of the experienced pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes.
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Mike
Air Ambulance Pilot
I have been a pilot since 1993 in various roles including instructing, freight and airline in New Zealand and Australia, and have enjoyed being part of the Life Flight team since 2012.
When not flying I enjoy time with my partner in our great outdoors.
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Paul
Air Ambulance Pilot
Flying has always been my passion, joining Life Flight in 2016. To now have the opportunity to put that to good use and help families in their time of need is a privilege.
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Tim
Air Ambulance Pilot
I am one of the experienced pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes.
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Leadership Team
Board of Trustees
Life Flight is governed by an independent Board of Trustees. They ensure the Trust continues to meet the needs of the community by setting Life Flight’s strategic direction and providing oversight of the management.
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Mark Johnston
Chief Executive
I’m extremely privileged to lead Life Flight’s very talented and committed team from our base in Wellington.
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Harry Stevenson
Head of Service Operations
It’s been a pleasure to fly for Life Flight since 2005. Prior to working here, I built experience doing a wide range of commercial helicopter work in NZ, USA, UK, Australia and South America.
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Angela Cook
Corporate Services Manager
I have worked here since 2014 and help look after Finance, ICT, HR and Facilities. The best part about working here is knowing someone is being helped each time our aircrafts head out.
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Sebastian Grodd
Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
I joined Life Flight in 2008 and am responsible for ensuring enough donations are raised to keep the emergency teams flying every day.
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Craig Redpath
Safety Systems Manager
I joined Life Flight in March of 2018 with the hope of bringing a different perspective to my role in the organisation. The role has many day-to-day challenges, which makes for an interesting, and rewarding place of work.
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Support
Gavin McLellan
Development manager
Everyday it's inspiring to work with our most generous donors who keep us saving time and saving lives. My role is to nurture those remarkable supporters who want to leave a gift in their will or who want to make a significant impact with their philanthropy.
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Jack Anderson
Corporate Services Administrator
In my role I am lucky enough to work closely with our amazing donors. I am inspired to do my job the best I can so that our crew can stop at nothing to save lives every day.
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Liv Payne
Marketing Communications Coordinator
I look after social media alongside helping with fundraising events. I also am extremely privileged to talk with our former patients to help share their Life Flight story with our amazing supporters.
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Lyndal Bremer
Direct Marketing Manager
In my role, I get to work with our amazing supporters who ensure our teams are ready to respond 24/7. It’s hugely rewarding and it’s great to be part of the Life Flight team.
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Sarah de Groot
Finance Officer
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Tessa Haigh
Digital Marketing Manager
My role is to ensure we have the right technology to ensure we are hyper-efficient and encourage people to join our amazing group of supporters. It’s a pleasure to be part of the team.
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Tom Kimber
Corporate Services Administrator
I am one of the friendly faces our donors first meet at the base.
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Ambassadors of Life Flight
Bill Day
Life Member and Ambassador
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Clive Button
Life Member and Ambassador
Meet Clive Button - Crewperson, engineer, and founders' son.
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Juliet Best
Artist in Residence
Meet Juliet Best - Life Flight's Artist in Residence
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Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand
