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Meet Kylie - Fundraising events manager
Meet Kylie - Fundraising events manager
13 November 2026
"The opportunity to deliver events that not only raise funds but also strengthen relationships, celebrate milestones and honour the people who make this service possible is something that is close to my heart.”
As Wellington Free Ambulance’s Fundraising Events Manager, Kylie is excited to be part of an organisation with such a strong connection to its community and a commitment to helping people.
“What drew me to Wellington Free Ambulance is the organisation’s connection to its community and its commitment to helping people. The opportunity to deliver events that not only raise funds but also strengthen relationships, celebrate milestones and honour the people who make this service possible is something that is close to my heart.”
After contracting for some time and previously working in a team of just six people, Kylie says she is excited to be part of a bigger team at Wellington Free. She is also looking forward to being involved in the organisation’s 100-year celebrations planned for 2027.
“This is a huge milestone, and it is an honour to be a part of the planning and the big goals we have for celebrating this awesome achievement.”
Since joining, Kylie has been surprised by how much fundraising is needed each year to keep the service free, and by the breadth of services Wellington Free provides beyond responding to 111 calls. From AEDs and community connections to patient transfers, event medics, CPR training and first aid kits, she says she is continually discovering more ways Wellington Free supports the community.
The Onesie Appeal has been a great first event for Kylie, giving her the opportunity to see the Wellington Free team and wider community come together. Schools, ECEs, individuals, businesses and more than 600 volunteers took part in the appeal, collecting donations on the streets and supporting the campaign.
“Hearing the stories and reasons people shared when collecting and donating was so heartwarming. The community has been so generous, and together this year we have raised more than $300,000 for the appeal, which is the biggest yet.”
Outside of work, Kylie enjoys life on her lifestyle property with her family, horses, chickens, a dog, plenty of pukekos and an “ever-growing population of unwanted rabbits”. If she had the space, she would add alpacas, sheep, Highland cows, more dogs and cats to the mix.