Hamish Campbell is a National Party member of Parliament representing the Ilam electorate [18][21].
Campbell studied at the University of Otago, where, according to a single reputable secondary source, he completed a PhD in cancer and viruses [12]. His academic background led to a career in science and medicine: he is reported to have worked as a cancer research scientist [1], a medical researcher and lecturer [5], and a scientist working for charities and not-for-profit organisations [6]. According to the same secondary source, he also held the role of deputy head of research for a multiple sclerosis organisation [2].
Outside of his research career, Campbell is reported to have worked in a family orchard business and operated Campbell Organic Orchard [3][4]. He is listed as a director of Jessie Grace Limited, a company involved in growing and selling produce, from 2024 [8][9], and as a director of HCGOLF Limited from August 2024 [7].
Campbell stood as the National Party candidate for Ilam at the 2023 general election [20] and has served as the MP for Ilam since that year [14][15]. This is noted as his first term in Parliament [17]. He has served as a member of the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee [19] and, according to a single reputable secondary source, as Deputy Chair of the Health Select Committee [13].