Meet the team
The teams
Leadership Team
Support
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Amy Alexander
I have recently joined the Life Flight team as the Development Manager. In my role, I am dedicated to engaging with the incredibly generous people supporting Life Flight’s vital, life-saving missions. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my young family, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and experimenting in the kitchen.
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Lyndal Bremer
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. -
Tessa Haigh
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. -
Caroline Lee
I initially joined Life Flight to assist with the Fleet Replacement in 2022, and when I was offered a role managing the Fundraising Events, I jumped at the opportunity! Seeing the lifesaving work our team does every day and managing the key fundraising events has been exciting and rewarding. It is inspiring to work alongside our loyal Partners and Supporters who help these events come to life.
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Jude Partridge
I recently joined the team as the Events Manager and am thrilled to be part of such a passionate and dedicated group. In my role, I’m focused on bringing people together through meaningful, well-organised events that celebrate and support our incredible lifesaving service and our supporters. I love the buzz of seeing an event come to life and creating memorable experiences that leave a lasting impact. -
Kirstie Rae
My role is to take care of the day-to-day administrative tasks that keeps our lifesaving services running. It’s inspiring to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives every day. -
Sandy Zhong
My role is to utilise data to support the amazing work Life Flight does. It is very fulfilling to be able to join such a fantastic team.
Onboard the Westpac Rescue Helicopter
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Louise
Born and raised in the Wairarapa, flying on Life Flight's Westpac rescue helicopter has been a lifelong goal. I come from a background of Military and Offshore All Weather SAR operations, having flown throughout New Zealand and Australia. Now, it's a true honour to serve the region that has given me so much over the years. -
Angela
My career spans from the United Kingdom where I worked in diverse roles as paramedic on the Tactical Response Unit and Hazardous Area Response Team with the London Ambulance Service. I had the privilege to fly with Essex and Herts Air Ambulance where I gained invaluable experience providing critical care to the community. -
Glen
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. -
James
Working as a Paramedic in USA, I migrated to Wellington 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. -
Nigel
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.
Onboard the Air Ambulance Planes
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Aadi
It's always been my passion to fly, and now I'm one of the lucky folks with the work-hobby of flying with a purpose. While off the runway, I'm always working on a dozen projects around the house, from upgrading my computer, touching up my car, and soldering life into my dead electronics. -
Alex
One of the best parts of working at Life Flight is helping people and supporting them in times of need. Before working at Life Flight I worked as a youth worker, so being there for people and their whānau is what drives me. -
Chris
I'm one of the experience pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes -
Dan
I'm one of the experienced pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes. -
Danielle
One of the most rewarding parts about working for Life Flight is being able to show up for people in times when they need our services. I feel incredibly grateful to work alongside such an experienced and dedicated team. -
Dave
I started my career with the RNZAF before flying in Aus then returning to NZ. My role as Captain on the Air Ambulance Planes sees me flying all over NZ day and night to help those in need. A big motorsport fan, I like attending F1 races and enjoy the beaches of NZ in summer. -
Dion
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. -
Dylan
I achieved my dream of becoming a pilot at Massey University and worked there as an instructor for 6 years. I’ve always been interested in aeromedical due to the unique operational challenges and now I feel lucky to be part of a team that's so dedicated to helping people get the care they need, no matter where in Aotearoa they may be. -
Harrison
My first experience with Life Flight was as a patient, having been flown as a premature baby in 1997, so I know first-hand the importance of the services we provide. It’s incredibly rewarding to blend my passion for aviation with the opportunity to help people and families in need during critical moments. -
Harry
I've been flying since 2015 and it has always been my passion to fly the air ambulance for Life Flight. Outside of work I enjoy basketball and going for long walks. You'll often find me at a pub quiz on a Wednesday night as well. -
Helena
Our hard-working team does everything it can to get patients where they need to be. Every day I witness that dedication to helping people, and it’s amazing to think this service is made possible by our generous supporters. Outside of work I love drawing, painting, and running in the bush with my dog, Hero. -
Ian
I am one of the experienced crew on our Air Ambulance Planes. -
John
I am one of the experiences flight nurses on our Air Ambulance Planes. -
Jol
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! -
Kate
I get to look after the loading/unloading of our patients and the behind the scenes logistics. Knowing that each mission we go on has a significant impact on someone's health journey is what drives me. I've just started learning how to fly so maybe one day I'll be in the pilots seat! -
Kelsey
I joined Life Flight in 2024, after a few general aviation flight training roles and some time spent in aviation safety at airlines in NZ and Australia. I love being part of helping people get to where they need to be, for life saving treatment. It’s such a rewarding job, with a pretty neat view while doing it. When I’m not working, I’m outside adventuring with my two golden retrievers. -
Laura
It's incredibly fulfilling to combine my passion for aviation with making a meaningful impact on people's lives. We’re lucky to fly to many airports throughout New Zealand - we never know where the next job will take us.
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Jo
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. -
Mark
I am one of the experienced pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes. -
Manda
I've been a nurse for the last 23 years - 15 years as an ICU nurse, and now 8 years as a flight nurse. Fuelled by good coffee. -
Matt
I’ve been in the ambulance service since 2009 and have a passion for all things aviation. This is my dream job. -
Tiana
I love being involved in helping patients, it adds a lot of meaning to our flights! -
Tim
I am one of the experienced pilots on our Air Ambulance Planes.
