Whangarei OfficePhysical Address: 28 Reyburn House Lane, Whangarei
Postal Address: PO Box 1793, Whangarei, 0140 Phone: (09) 438 2337 Email: whangarei@educationservices.co.nz |
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.
Kath Jaggard - Client Officer

Born and bred in Northland, Kath believes there is no better place to grow up and raise a family. She has spent most of her working life in the Tertiary sector, first working for the Government in what is now the Tertiary Education Commission, before starting with Education Services Ltd in 2008. Kath studied part time and completed her NZ Diploma in Business Studies in 2002. Kath particularly enjoys the daily interaction with schools that makes up a lot of the work with Education Services. Outside of work, Kath is involved with four-wheel driving, travelling, and spending quality time with her two children and grandchildren.
Shirley Gard'ner - Client Officer

Shirley was born and bred in New Plymouth with her first job on leaving school being at the New Plymouth High School Board. Shirley moved to Whangarei in 1983 and since then has worked in the building and electrical industry as sole charge Officer Managers. Shirley has worked for two of our Whangarei clients – 10 years for one school as a teacher aide and librarian and two years as sole charge office manager at a small rural school. Shirley started at ESL Whangarei in March 2008. Currently Client Officer for five Bay of Islands schools – working 20 hours per week Monday-Thursday 8am-1pm. When not working on her own schools she is assisting our full time Client Officers and Regional Manager.
Fiona Priest - Client Officer

Born and bred in Northland Fiona is looking after 22 schools around the Hokianga area.
Fiona 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.
Fiona 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.
Anita Jones - Client Officer

Anita has joined us fresh from Northtec where she has been studying a NZ Diploma in Business. She has a couple of papers left to complete her qualification. She has lived in Whangarei all her life and has two adult children. Anita enjoys getting outdoors and takes advantage of the beautiful Northland beaches and bushwalks. She looks forward to taking the next step in her career here at Education Services.
Sharon Wells - Client Officer

Sharon is our newest member to join our Whangarei Office. She was born in Auckland, but grew up in beautiful Northland. Sharon has owned a small business and has got certificates in Business and Bookkeeping. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys spending time with her friends and family, as well as relaxing.
Andrea Moore-Boyle - Office Administrator

Born and bred in South Africa Andrea immigrated to New Zealand in December 2017 with her family. Her husband was fortunate to secure a job in Whangarei and they like to think that Whangarei “chose them”. She has fallen in love with the beauty and charm of Whangarei and the surrounding areas, especially the beaches. Andrea has two daughters, Alyssa and Shiloh, who keep her afternoons very busy. Andrea loves the outdoors, reading and crafts.
Kama Dickson - Administration Officer

Kama grew up out at Sandy Bay along the Tutukaka coast and now lives in town with her husband and 2 children. She joins our team as a part-time administration officer from Whangarei Boys’ High School where she managed the International department and has a background in administration. She is also a long-time member of the Whangarei Theatre Company where she has been involved in many productions both on and off stage.