Finance Manager Tom Palmer joined ŌCHT in 2023 after a career in the theatre and cinema industry in the United Kingdom. That’s not to say he sought out drama - he managed to avoid it in his work controlling big spends on new cinema and multi leisure complexes.

The role at ŌCHT allowed Tom to transition to the non-profit sector, as part of a conscious decision to work to help people in need rather than large corporates. Tom says he’s always had an interest in housing - it’s a fundamental human right to have access to safe housing regardless of your background.

Tom is interested in languages - particularly Māori since moving to Aotearoa - skiing, exploring new cultures and jogging the long sandy beach at New Brighton.