Phil Culling

Welcome to our new staff member

Phil Culling is the new Corporate Services Manager for the Commission. The Corporate Services Manager is responsible for the Commission's financial and HR systems, and plays a key role in reporting and maintaining the internal workings of the Commission.

Previously, Phil worked in local government - as the Finance Manager for Environment Southland for 5 years and before that as the Group Manager Finance and Customer Service at Southland District Council for 10 years. Phil is a Chartered Accountant with an extensive accounting and auditing background having worked for the NZ Audit Office and the World Bank’s internal audit division in Washington D.C.

Outside of work, Phil is married with two adult children. He has a keen interest in track cycling and is a qualified Bike NZ Commissaire. Phil was on the organising committee of the 2012 World Junior Track Championship held in Invercargill in 2012.