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 Email: [email protected] |
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 to 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.
Gemma Patten – Administration Officer
Gemma joined Education Services in New Plymouth in September 2022. She was born and bred in Taranaki and is now raising two boys here. Having worked in various administration and customer service roles she has a variety of skills that will help her as an Administration Officer.
Outside of work Gemma enjoys paddle boarding, shopping, exploring everything Taranaki and New Zealand has to offer and spending time with family and friends.
Outside of work Gemma enjoys paddle boarding, shopping, exploring everything Taranaki and New Zealand has to offer and spending time with family and friends.