Chief Executive/National Commander – Paul Baxter
The New Zealand Fire Service Chief Executive is responsible for day-to-day management and appointments of all Fire Service personnel.
The Chief Executive also holds the position of National Commander. The National Commander is the operational leader responsible for the prevention, suppression and extinction of fires and the safety of people and property endangered by fire.
Senior Management Team
Paul McGill
Director Operations & Training
Murray Dudfield
National Rural Fire Officer
Brett Warwick
Chief Financial Officer
Paula Beever
Director Fire Risk Management
Janine Hearn
Director of Human Resources
Alma Hong
Chief Information Officer
Bill Butzbach
Director Strategic Development
Trevor Brown
Director Operational Efficiency
Brian Butt
Region 1 Fire Region Manager
Trevor Andrews
Region 2 Fire Region Manager
Ian Pickard
Region 3 Fire Region Manager
Rob Saunders
Region 4 Fire Region Manager
Stu Rooney
Region 5 Fire Region Manager