Michael T.

Michael T. is an experienced professional currently serving as an Advisor for Readiness at New Zealand Customs Service since January 2024. Michael has held various roles at Hato Hone St John, including MIST Deputy Team Leader and front-line ambulance practitioner, and has been an active member of New Zealand Red Cross since 2014, contributing to the Emergency Operations Centre, WASH team, and Disaster Welfare & Support Team. Prior experience includes roles as Procurement and Contracts Coordinator at Otago Regional Council, where Michael also served as a Health & Safety Representative and Logistics Manager during the COVID-19 pandemic response. Michael's early career involved customer service roles at BP and Walt Disney World, as well as theatre technician responsibilities at the University of Otago. Michael holds multiple qualifications in Emergency Management from Massey University.