Meet the Support Team
The Heretaunga Kindergarten Support Office is composed of a team of 11 experienced professionals. Our primary objective is to provide assistance and guidance to all 16 kindergartens. With a shared passion for early childhood education, our team is committed to supporting kindergartens in achieving their goals.
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Scott Jenyns
(General Manager)
Scott is responsible for daily business activities, improving overall business functions, developing strategic plans, creating policies, and communicating business goals.
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Shellee Bickers
(Education Leader)
Shellee is responsible for supporting teaching and learning across the kindergartens.
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Ainsley Perry
(Finance Administrator)
Ainsley is responsible for managing financial and operational systems, processes, administration, and internal controls in support of the Association.
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Kirsty Overend
(Human Resources)
Kirsty is responsible for all recruitment and staff management.
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Rebekah Whittaker
(Payroll and Finance Officer)
Rebekah is responsible for payroll and all financial aspects of the Association.
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Murray Cheyne
(Property Manager)
Murray is responsible for the property maintenance of all the kindergartens.
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Ivan Motley
(Property Maintenance)
Ivan is responsible for the onsite property maintenance of all the kindergartens.
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Sarah Arnold
(Education Advisor)
Sarah is responsible for supporting teaching and learning across the kindergartens.
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Loz Scott
(Office Administrator)
Loz is responsible for day to day administration, supporting Association staff and supporting constitutional requirements.
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Brynn Hamlen
(Marketing Specialist)
Brynn is responsible for creating and executing marketing plans, as well as social media and website management.
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Herena Petera
(Pou Tikanga)
Herena brings guidance, knowledge and understanding within our Association around partnership, participation and protection in honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.