Deputy Chief Executive, Prevention appointed

By Kerry Gregory, Chief Executive | Published: 23/12/2025 | General notifications | National

I’m pleased to share that Stephen Hunt has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive, Prevention, to lead our Prevention Branch.

Stephen brings extensive leadership experience, having served as Chief Executive of MetService New Zealand. His career spans governance, civil and military aviation, aerospace, and national infrastructure, including 27 years with the UK Royal Air Force and NZ Defence Force where he advanced to the senior ranks of the RNZAF. He has deep expertise in strategy, business transformation, commercial growth, international collaboration, organisational resilience, and guiding teams through complex strategic and operational change.

Stephen holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Victoria University. He will commence his role on 2 March 2026, and I know you will join me in warmly welcoming him to Fire and Emergency NZ and the Prevention Branch.