New Plymouth Office
Physical Address: Cnr Bayly Road and Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth
Postal Address: PO Box 46, New Plymouth, 4340 Phone: (06) 757 5489 Fax: (06) 758 8385 Email: newplymouth@educationservices.co.nz |
Peter McBreen - Managing Director
Pete was the first Manager appointed to the New Plymouth office at its inception in 1994, became a director of Education Services in 2000 and succeeded Wayne Costello as Managing Director in 2008. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand and a member of the NZ Institute of Directors. Prior to joining Education Services Pete had a background in banking, chartered accounting (including auditing schools for 3 years), and commercial accounting and building prior to commencing with ESL. Pete has two sons and his outside interests include rugby and fishing. Pete has also had experience on school BOTs and has also spent time on Boards in the not for profit sector.
Karyn Brett - Regional Manager/Associate General Manager
Karyn joined the company in 1998 initially to process creditors and then advanced to Client Officer in 2001. Karyn then became the Regional Manager of the Taranaki branch in April 2008. Karyn has a diploma in Management and Accounting and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Associate Chartered Accountant). Her spare time is taken up by running around after her two young children and two dogs. Karyn also likes to play social netball.
Chris Agnew - Manager
Chris started with Education Services in February 2005, initially to process creditors, data input and reception duties. Chris moved to a Client Officer position in 2006. In 2018 Chris was appointed a management role in New Plymouth, with a portfolio of 14 monthly Schools, and manages 10 clients, providing financial guidance and support as well as the preparation of the annual financial statements.
Chris enjoys spending time with family and grandchildren, and getting out and about exploring the walking tracks with their family dog.
Chris enjoys spending time with family and grandchildren, and getting out and about exploring the walking tracks with their family dog.
Sandra Coombe - Client Officer
Sandra started with ESL New Plymouth in February 2008 having previously worked at a local accountants office and is an ex Treasurer at a local School. This has given Sandra good accounting and School knowledge for her position here at ESL. She currently has a portfolio of 23 Schools.
Mary Wolters - Client Officer
Mary commenced with Education Services in February 2006 after returning home from an overseas trip to the Netherlands lasting 15 years. Mary’s previous position was working in the payroll office for a big company in the Netherlands. Mary’s position incorporates reception, is responsible for all administration of the New Plymouth Group Mowing Scheme, has a portfolio of 21 Clients, and helps with the year end financial statements. Mary enjoys travelling, cooking and spending time with family & friends.
Krysta Brougham - Client Officer
Krysta joined our team in September 2010 part-time to work around her 2 young children.
Krysta was in charge of processing the creditors for 2 years and is now enjoying her fulltime position as a Client Officer with a portfolio of 22 schools.
Krysta was in charge of processing the creditors for 2 years and is now enjoying her fulltime position as a Client Officer with a portfolio of 22 schools.
Gail Towler – Client Officer
Gail joined Education Services in New Plymouth in June 2017. She was a School Secretary for 7 years with a background in corporate accounting and has actively supported her children’s schools serving on PTA/Home & School and BOT holding Secretary and Finance roles. Gail is responsible for the BOT Payroll processing for Education Services as well as her portfolio of 8 schools in our office. Gail’s interests include the Performing Arts – she’s on the makeup team for NP Operatic Society; she performs in a small professional singing group; and she loves to travel.
Lisa Munro – Client Officer
Lisa joined ESL in New Plymouth in October 2019 part-time to process creditors on a Maternity leave position. We were able to offer her a permanent position and she now manages 4 schools as well as creditors. Lisa previously lived in Hamilton and worked in our Hamilton Office as an Administrator. Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends and fishing.
Eloise Nicholls – Administration Officer
Eloise joined our team in January 2019 part-time as a girl Wednesday to help with the processing of creditors.
Eloise is a mum of two teenage boys, one husband and a variety of animals including a turtle and rainbow lorikeet. Eloise is also the only Australian amongst our close-knit New Plymouth branch; we sure have fun helping her with pronunciations of some of our School names. You will usually find her at the beach or under a pile of never ending clothes washing.
Eloise is a mum of two teenage boys, one husband and a variety of animals including a turtle and rainbow lorikeet. Eloise is also the only Australian amongst our close-knit New Plymouth branch; we sure have fun helping her with pronunciations of some of our School names. You will usually find her at the beach or under a pile of never ending clothes washing.