Meet the Team

Working Together for Our Kindergartens

While the heart of our work happens every day in our kindergartens, our office team and board of trustees are here to support, guide, and enable that mahi. From behind the scenes, they help create the conditions that allow our teaching teams, tamariki and communities to thrive.

Want to meet the teams working directly with tamariki? Explore our kindergartens.

Our Board of Trustees
Nelson Tasman Kindergartens is governed by a Board of Trustees who provide strategic leadership and oversight. The Board works closely with our management team to ensure our kindergartens remain strong, sustainable, and focused on delivering quality early childhood education for tamariki and whānau across our region.

Find out more and meet the board

Meet the Office Team

  • Craig Vercoe

    CEO

  • Sarah Hewison

    Senior Education Adviser

  • Margie Meleisea

    Senior Education Adviser

  • Hayley Pemberton

    Senior Education Adviser

  • Jodi Kohu

    Whānau Support/Kaiārahi Māori

  • Michelle Tuhakaraina

    Whānau Support

  • Virginia Oakly

    Head Teacher Relievers

  • Glenn Thorn

    Kindergarten Service Manager

  • Toni Charles

    Finance Manager

  • Petra Murphy

    Payroll & Accounts

  • Stacey Lean

    HR Manager (Maternity leave)

  • Louise Hamilton

    Acting HR Manager

  • Madeleine Melin

    Marketing & IT Officer

  • Amy Katipa

    HR Administrator

  • Lynette Flowers

    Administrator

  • Brenda Holdaway

    Incredible Years Facilitator