The Westpac Air Ambulance is a nationally recognised, accredited provider of Level 1 and 2 aero-medical transport services, bedside-to-bedside, throughout New Zealand. Equipped with the latest available medical equipment, our highly experienced medical crew can accommodate one or two stretcher patients, non-stop, to any location in New Zealand.
The Westpac Air Ambulance employs a team of experienced, dedicated professionals. The pilots and medical team strive to ensure a safe, quality experience for all involved.
Team
Vanessa Richmond
Group Manager
Leads Philips Search & Rescue Trust and oversees the Fundraising, Marketing, Administration & Finance teams
Angela Cranfield
Finance and Administration Manager
Oversees and supports all things related to Administration and Finance
Jenny Barris
Finance Processor
Processes donations that are made across all bases
Laura Healion
Office Support & Customer Service Specialist
Provides administration support within the Finance and Administration Team and Customer/Donor support
Whitney Smith
Fundraising Manager
Oversees all areas of fundraising, including setting the fundraising strategy & implementing initiatives
Ayshea Abela
Corporate Relationship Coordinator
Looks after our corporate supporters & our regular donor program, helping these amazing donors support their rescue helicopters
Keryn Peddle
Donor Care Coordinator
First point of contact for our generous donors, and provides support with whatever they need
Tyra Coffin
Fundraising Administration Support/Intern
Provides support to the Fundraising Team
Kirstin Tye
Project Manager
Leads all relevant PSRT business projects, while providing support to the wider team
Sharni Weir
Sponsorship & Marketing Manager
Leads on all areas of Sponsorship & Marketing. Oversees the marketing & communication strategies to support fundraising initiatives
Tash McGowan
Sponsorship & Marketing Coordinator
Looks after our family of sponsors, and coordinating collaborative ways to work together
Bridget Ross
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Manages social media platforms, creating engaging content and communicating with our supporters via campaigns & media
Vicky Marland
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Looks after our Website, SEO, Google, and implements our online strategy
Gillian Crompton
Patient Coordinator
Looks after our community of patients and families, sharing stories with our family of supporters
Aircraft
MITSUBISHI MU2
The Mitsubishi MU2 is a turbine powered aircraft capable of flying over 1,600 miles with a comfortable and spacious pressurised cabin. Equipped with the latest medical equipment and a suite of modern avionics allowing the aircraft to fly safely in adverse weather. Certified to 31,000 feet of altitude.
Our current fleet of Mitsubishi MU2 aircraft are accredited to Ambulance New Zealand Air Rescue Air Ambulance Standards and are equipped with the most up-to-date medical equipment to meet the needs of patients.
Our current fleet of Mitsubishi MU2 aircraft are accredited to Ambulance New Zealand Air Rescue Air Ambulance Standards and are equipped with the most up-to-date medical equipment to meet the needs of patients.
Crew
Your Captains
The Captain of the aircraft is the person aboard the aircraft who is ultimately responsible for its operation and safety during flight.
Cameron - Captain
Josh - Captain
Your First Officers
The first officer is second-in-command of the aircraft to the captain, who is the legal commander.
Alyce - First Officer
Ricky - First Officer
Your Flight Nurses
A registered nurse who specialises in the field of providing comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care to a vast scope of patients, providing in-flight care during transport
John - Flight Nurse
Manda - Flight Nurse
Permal - Flight Nurse
Your Operations Team
Muir - Medical Director
Massey - Captain & Operations Manager
Paul - Training Pilot
History of the Westpac Air Ambulance
The Westpac Air Ambulance is a nationally recognised, accredited provider of Level 1 and 2 aero-medical transport services, bedside-to-bedside, throughout New Zealand.
Established in the late 1980’s, the Westpac Air Ambulance is equipped with the latest available medical equipment, our highly experienced medical crew can accommodate one or two stretcher patients, non-stop, to any location nationwide.
The Westpac Air Ambulance has a team of experienced, dedicated professionals and is powered by a crew comprising of a Captain, First Officer and Flight Nurse. A transfer can include a HEMS Doctor, Intensive Care Paramedic or the team from the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Philips Search & Rescue Trust (PSRT) is the charity responsible for fundraising and promotion of the North Island’s Westpac Air Ambulance. In addition to the Westpac Air Ambulance, the Trust operates four rescue helicopter bases throughout the central North Island. Together, the service provides air health and rescue services free of charge to the public on a no-fault basis.
Established in the late 1980’s, the Westpac Air Ambulance is equipped with the latest available medical equipment, our highly experienced medical crew can accommodate one or two stretcher patients, non-stop, to any location nationwide.
The Westpac Air Ambulance has a team of experienced, dedicated professionals and is powered by a crew comprising of a Captain, First Officer and Flight Nurse. A transfer can include a HEMS Doctor, Intensive Care Paramedic or the team from the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Philips Search & Rescue Trust (PSRT) is the charity responsible for fundraising and promotion of the North Island’s Westpac Air Ambulance. In addition to the Westpac Air Ambulance, the Trust operates four rescue helicopter bases throughout the central North Island. Together, the service provides air health and rescue services free of charge to the public on a no-fault basis.
