Whangarei OfficePhysical Address: 28 Reyburn House Lane, Whangarei
Postal Address: PO Box 1793, Whangarei, 0140 Phone: (09) 438 2337 Email: [email protected] |
Jessica Zappelli - Regional Manager
Starting in the Whangarei office in September 2005 as a Client Officer, Jessica moved to the Auckland office in March 2009 to take up the role of Client Officer 2IC. In 2013, she became the Regional Manager of the Auckland office and in April 2016 returned to the beautiful north as the Whangarei Regional Manager. She holds a NZIM Diploma in Management and a NZ Diploma in Business. She enjoys travelling, socialising with family and friends, and reading.
Anita Jones - Manager
Anita joined the team in 2018 as a Client officer and started with a portfolio of monthly clients. In May 2021, she was appointed Manager and has enjoyed developing her skill in this role; continuing her support of clients in their monthly reconciliations and now managing her own portfolio of clients providing financial guidance and support. Anita loves outdoor activities including fishing, bush walks, mountain biking and hanging out with her family and dogs.
Fiona Priest - Client Officer
Born and bred in Northland, Fiona joined the Whangarei office in January 2009. She has a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and a Certificate in Arts. Outside of work she coaches at the local gymnastics club as well as training once a week while looking after her young family. In the weekends she likes to relax, but often finds herself out at the farms of her parents or in-laws.
Stacey Jones - Client Officer
Stacey joined our Whangarei Office in October 2020. In her spare time, Stacey enjoys spending time with her young family and getting out and about exploring what Northland has to offer.
Sarah Anderson - Client Officer
Sarah was born in Whangarei and has resided there her whole life. After working in the financial sector for 11+ years at a previous job she decided to embark on a new challenge and completed her Certificate in Accounting. Starting at Education Services in July 2021 was an opportunity she was eager to face. During her spare time she enjoys watching her son play Saturday sports, fishing with the family. Her favourite down time is crafts and getting out and about in the fresh air.
Chelsea Petersen - Client Officer
Chelsea is from Otaua and is of Ngapuhi descent. She has grown up in Whangarei spending a short stint in Tamaki Makaurau where she studied a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation at AUT. Chelsea took time off to raise her two sons before studying in 2022 at North Tec completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Business. Chelsea has a passion for education and is excited to work with schools in Te Tai Tokerau.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, teaching and exploring new skills with her sons.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, teaching and exploring new skills with her sons.
Martha Edmonds - Client Officer
Martha is of Ngati Kahu & Ngati Wai descent. She has been with Education Services since January 2023. She came from the hospitality industry as a cook and barista both here in NZ and Western Australia.
In her spare time she enjoys exploring the outdoors, camping, bush walks, attending weekend markets, music festivals & whanau gatherings with her two school aged children.
In her spare time she enjoys exploring the outdoors, camping, bush walks, attending weekend markets, music festivals & whanau gatherings with her two school aged children.
Donna Allen - Administration Officer
Donna has lived most of her life in Whangarei where she raised her now grown-up daughter. She has a background in pre-school education and administration. When not working she spends most of her time entertaining her two big dogs and enjoying time at home.
Hakuiao Paraha - Administration Officer
Hākuiao was born in Christchurch but moved home to the north in 2011 due to the devastating earthquakes. Having successfully managed the complexities of motherhood; she brings a resilient work ethic to the realm of numbers infusing a sense of cultural pride from her Ngāpuhi and Kāi Tahu heritage. Approachable yet focused, she is ready to tackle any financial challenge. In her spare time you can find her hanging out with family at home or around Aotearoa. The dream is to one day never be in Aotearoa for the winter season and instead chase summer across the globe. For now she’s looking forward to embarking on a journey of financial success with Northland Schools.
Sadie Lady - Office Support
Sadie started in the Whangarei office in 2020. She was initially part-time to support the staff in office as Northland dealt with lock-downs and isolation. In time, she managed to move herself to a full-time position as the location provided better snacks throughout the day, better facilities to enable the multiple daily naps she requires, and more people available to provide belly rubs and pats on demand. She is a much loved member of the team.