Tim Johnston

Tim Johnston - Parent Representative

Tēnā koutou katoa, 

My name is Tim Johnston. I’m married to Maria and we have three children, our two eldest (Keira and Emmeline) are at Amesbury School. We live in a multigenerational home in Churton Park. 
I feel very blessed to live in such a diverse community and I am passionate
about supporting Amesbury School to foster an environment where all
students can thrive. 

I am a Senior Sergeant in the NZ police and a qualified detective. Since moving to Wellington in 2020, I have been based at the Royal New Zealand Police College. In my time at RNZPC, I have had roles training new recruits and later leading the Māori, Pacific, and Ethnic Services cultural training team. In my current role, I deliver leadership training to team leaders and managers within police.

I am fluent in te reo Māori and firmly believe that it is one of Aotearoa’s greatest taonga (treasures).  Through the language I feel a strong connection to this whenua (land). I am keen to support the uplift in cultural capability among students, staff and whānau. 

Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai 

(Nurture the seed and it will blossom).

Email: bot@amesbury.school.nz