Lower Hutt OfficePhysical Address: 499 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt
Postal Address: PO Box 39151, Wellington Mail Centre, 5045 Phone: (04) 589 5533 Fax: (04) 589 5580 Email: lowerhutt@educationservices.co.nz |
Mubina Merchant - Regional Manager
Mubina joined Education Services in June 2015 as a Client Officer, Hamilton. She became a Manager in June 2017 at the Hamilton office and then in January 2019 has been appointed as the Regional Manager of our Lower Hutt office. Prior to joining Education Services, Mubina She worked with Inland Revenue for 14 years in various positions. She emigrated from India in the year 2000. Her qualifications are Bachelors in Accountancy and Finance, and Diplomas in Finance and Computer Programming. She knows the importance of self management and time management due to managing her two very busy sporty kids who are into rowing and soccer. She loves adventurous activities.
Andrea Rodgers - Client Officer
Andrea came to the company in July 2001 from a sole charge office position, which has given her a good grounding in all things accounts related. Andrea is responsible for over 20 clients and also performs a key role regarding training and quality control. Andrea‘s outgoing personality and sense of humour make her contribution to the team second to none. At home Andrea enjoys craft work and reading.
Diane Allan - Client Officer
Diane started with the company in January 2014. Diane’s extensive experience in accounting, finance, and the education sector stands her in good stead for her role as Client Officer for over 20 clients. Diane’s interests include dancing, reading, and puzzles.
Jessica Nguyen – Client Officer
Jessica is the newest Client Officer to join the Lower Hutt team. She graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies, majoring in finance. For the previous 3 years before joining Education Services Jessica worked in retail. Outside of work Jessica enjoys reading, baking and spending time with her family.
Renee Fauvel – Client Officer
Renee is the newest recruit to Education Services starting May of 2019.
Renee has worked for many years in the Finance Industry working for small & large organisations in various roles. Renee has two school aged children 10 & 6, they keep her busy and on her toes playing taxi driver to their various sporting activities, and watching them from the side-lines.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, reading, movies and walking to keep fit.
Renee has worked for many years in the Finance Industry working for small & large organisations in various roles. Renee has two school aged children 10 & 6, they keep her busy and on her toes playing taxi driver to their various sporting activities, and watching them from the side-lines.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, reading, movies and walking to keep fit.
Manisha Magan – Client Officer
Manisha joined Educations Services in June 2019, after having time at home with her young son. Manisha is a chartered accountant and spent 8 years in auditing for firms including auditing schools, in Rotorua and Hamilton. Prior to her career break, Manisha worked for an accounting firm in Lower Hutt doing compliance work.
Outside of work, Manisha loves to travel, but now is more likely to be found spending time with her family and going for adventures with her husband and son – at the moment they love the Zoo.
Outside of work, Manisha loves to travel, but now is more likely to be found spending time with her family and going for adventures with her husband and son – at the moment they love the Zoo.
Komal Nair – Client Officer
Komal is our newest member at Education Services, Lower Hutt office. She brings with her accounting experience in the private sector. She has worked her way progressively from data entry level to accounts officer in her previous workplace after her graduation in Bachelor of Accounting from Fiji National University.
Apart from having fulfilment in her work, Komal likes to play volleyball, watch Sci-fi movies and cook.
Apart from having fulfilment in her work, Komal likes to play volleyball, watch Sci-fi movies and cook.
Julie Morris – Administration Officer
Julie started with the company in October 2017, working part time as our Administration officer. Julie has 2 school aged children. Julie has joined our team as after taking a break to look after her children, Julie has12 years of experience working in the banking industry. As a family we enjoy 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.
Iain McFarland - IT Administration Officer
Iain has been in our IT department since 2017, coming from studying IT – Networking at Weltec. Iain previously spent a number of years living in Japan, and returned to NZ to settle down. Outside of work Iain likes to cycle, camp, hike and work on improving his photography.
Jason Firth - IT Administration Officer
Jason completed a diploma in information technology at Weltec – majoring in programming. He has been working in our IT department since 2018. In his spare time he likes to read, explore new areas with his partner and catch up on his favourite TV shows.
