Lower Hutt OfficePhysical Address: 499 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt
Postal Address: PO Box 39151, Wellington Mail Centre, 5045 Phone: (04) 589 5533 Email: [email protected] |
Mubina Merchant - Regional Manager
Mubina joined Education Services in June 2015 as a Client Officer, in Hamilton. She became a Manager in June 2017 at the Hamilton office and then in January 2019 was appointed as the Regional Manager of our Lower Hutt office. Prior to joining Education Services, Mubina worked with Inland Revenue for 14 years in various positions. She emigrated from India in the year 2000 and her qualifications are Bachelors in Accountancy and Finance, and Diplomas in Finance and Computer Programming. She loves doing crafty things in her spare time.
Manisha Magan – Manager
Manisha joined Education Services in June 2019. Manisha is a Chartered Accountant and earlier in her career spent 8 years auditing for firms in Rotorua and Hamilton, including auditing schools. She also worked a few years as an accountant for a Lower Hutt firm. Manisha re-joined the workforce after a career break, and is dedicated to helping our clients.
In her spare time, Manisha spends time with family and friends. She hopes in the future to travel more and share her love of travelling with her husband and son.
In her spare time, Manisha spends time with family and friends. She hopes in the future to travel more and share her love of travelling with her husband and son.
Kendra Smith – Client Officer
Kendra joined Education services in August 2022 working as a full-time Client Officer. After completing school she worked in the retail industry and felt it was time for a change. She quite enjoyed accounting at school so is looking forward working with the Lower Hutt team.
Outside of work Kendra enjoys walking the dog, baking and spending time with family & friends.
Outside of work Kendra enjoys walking the dog, baking and spending time with family & friends.
Carmela Enriquez – Client Officer
Carmela joined the team as a client officer in January 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in May of 2022 in the Philippines before moving to New Zealand. Back in college, she was a member of an ushering and touring organization which has allowed her to share the beauty of her university to different people. Carmela enjoys calm and serene places, as well as watching dramas in her free time.
Heather Moore – Client Officer
Heather joined the team as a full time client officer in March 2023. She has an administration background spanning nearly 40 years in various organizations and places, in between raising 4 (now adult) children. She has lived in Auckland, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Motueka before moving to Wellington in 2005.
When not at work Heather equally loves to catch up with family and friends, or relax at home with a book, a jigsaw, or a knitting project. Holidays will find her climbing up mountains (latest “conquest” the Greenstone Valley and Routeburn Tracks in January 2023) or visiting family overseas.
When not at work Heather equally loves to catch up with family and friends, or relax at home with a book, a jigsaw, or a knitting project. Holidays will find her climbing up mountains (latest “conquest” the Greenstone Valley and Routeburn Tracks in January 2023) or visiting family overseas.
Natalie Thomson – Client Officer
Natalie joined the Education Services team in March 2024.
She was born in Christchurch and although she moved to Wellington when she was 5, she still supports the Crusaders.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys hosting get together for family & friends, quiz nights, social lawn bowls and weekends away. Now that the World has opened up, she hopes to be able to travel a bit more.
She was born in Christchurch and although she moved to Wellington when she was 5, she still supports the Crusaders.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys hosting get together for family & friends, quiz nights, social lawn bowls and weekends away. Now that the World has opened up, she hopes to be able to travel a bit more.
Rebecca Provoost – Client Officer
Rebecca joined the Education Services team in November 2024. She comes from a background in Hospitality, Tourism, and Office Administration. Born and bred in Lower Hutt, she has travelled to many overseas destinations. Her interests include spending time with family, cooking, swimming, attending concerts, and most of all, being a first-time mum to her daughter.
Jane Nyaga – Client Officer
Jane joined the team in November 2022.
Before joining Education Services, she worked as an audit assistant in Kenya and more recently as an intermediate auditor in New Zealand. She has recently moved to our Wellington office, working closely with the local team and supporting a range of clients in the region.
Outside of work, Jane enjoys tramping on the weekends, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to be part of the team and looks forward to the new challenges and opportunities her role brings.
Before joining Education Services, she worked as an audit assistant in Kenya and more recently as an intermediate auditor in New Zealand. She has recently moved to our Wellington office, working closely with the local team and supporting a range of clients in the region.
Outside of work, Jane enjoys tramping on the weekends, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to be part of the team and looks forward to the new challenges and opportunities her role brings.
Julie Morris – Administration Officer
Julie started with the company in October 2017, working part time as our Administration officer. Julie has 2 daughters, 1 at intermediate and 1 at college. Julie joined our team after 10 years of looking after her young children. She has12 years of experience working in the banking industry. As a family they are enjoying Upper Hutt’s bush walks.
Craig Anderson - Chief Information Officer/Associate General Manager
Craig started with Education Services in January 1993, coming to the firm after graduating from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Accountancy. Learning the ropes as a client officer for 12 months, Craig then took up the challenge of opening an office in Lower Hutt. With more than 15 years experience in financial reporting for the education sector Craig's key to success is having great staff around him,
and a comprehensive understanding of the sometimes complicated Education Financial Reporting requirements. While not at work Craig enjoys doing triathlons, mountain biking and DIY.
and a comprehensive understanding of the sometimes complicated Education Financial Reporting requirements. While not at work Craig enjoys doing triathlons, mountain biking and DIY.
Callum Frederikson - IT Administration Officer
After moving back from Saudi Arabia in 2013, Callum started his studying spree, from Pre-Police all the way to Physiology. Ultimately, his studying led him to IT which he finished in July 2021. Callum has multiple interests, he enjoys his movies/games and loves spending his Wednesdays at quiz nights with his friends.
Hayden O'Brien - IT Administration Officer
Hayden joined Education Services in June 2024, after completing a Bachelor of Information Technology at The Wellington Institute of Technology. Where he majored in Cybersecurity.
As a keen rugby follower and previous player(Blindside Flanker and later Fullback/Wing), Hayden often attends All Blacks and Hurricanes games on weekends, and follows other contact sports like American Football and Rugby League. Hayden also enjoys the gym, walks, gaming and Subarus.
As a keen rugby follower and previous player(Blindside Flanker and later Fullback/Wing), Hayden often attends All Blacks and Hurricanes games on weekends, and follows other contact sports like American Football and Rugby League. Hayden also enjoys the gym, walks, gaming and Subarus.
Silvia - Wellbeing Officer
Silvia started in the Lower Hutt office in 2022, she works a casual contract as she has a very busy personal life. In her spare time, she loves a walk along the beach, napping and sunbathing. Silvy is 4 years old and loves a trip to the office, her colleagues always have treats and a good belly rub at the ready. She is a much loved member of the Lower Hutt office and is sure to make your day.