
Mitchell Knight
Trustee

Appointed 27/11/2024
A Chartered Accountant, Mitch has built a distinguished career in senior finance and operational leadership, currently serving as Deputy Chief Executive of Parliamentary Operations since 2016. His role oversees Parliament’s Security, Facilities Management, Health and Safety, Catering, AV Services, building redevelopment, and visitor activities.
Previously, Mitch held senior finance positions at KiwiRail in Wellington and the Royal Bank of Scotland in London, beginning his career as an auditor at Deloitte after graduating from Victoria University with a degree in Accounting and Commercial Law.
A passionate road cyclist, mountain biker, and skier, Mitch balances his professional life with family time and personal challenges. Living with osteoarthritis and having undergone joint replacements, he brings personal insight to his role as a trustee with Arthritis NZ. Mitch aims to leverage his finance, property, and commercial expertise to support the organisation’s goals of educating and assisting New Zealanders living with arthritis.