Meet the Team
The People of Capernwray New Zealand
Since 1995 we have had a dedicated team of people from different walks of life and corners of the globe. All working together with one common goal and heart felt desire; to provide a place of knowledge and teaching so students can grow in their relationship with Christ, as well as gain experiences they will never forget and make friends for life. Meet our wonderful team at Capernwray New Zealand:
ABS Course Manager
A graduate of Capernwray Hall in England, Peter has a passion for the Word and enjoys teaching its truths. He also loves climbing, kayaking and cycling. Peter is married and has 3 children.
Business Manager
Glenn is a local, growing up close to the Monavale Campus. He gains immense personal satisfaction in his support role by seeing the lives of students and others enriched through a closer personal walk with Christ. Glenn, his wife Mags, and son Philip, all have a love of the great Kiwi outdoors – especially the beach and mountain biking
Principal
Originally from South Africa, Werner has been lecturing at Capernwray since 2008 and became principal of Capernwray New Zealand at the end of 2017. Werner and his wife Heidi live on-site at Monavale and take great joy in caring for and sharing the Life of Christ with students.
House Manager
Larisa joined our team in January 2016. She has a background in health care and has also served in the UK with Oak Hall Expeditions, Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and in NZ with Bible Study Fellowship (BSF).
Office Administrator | Registrar
Originally from the UK, Annette joined the team in 2019. Annette is married to Bruce with two adult children. She loves to read, bake and spend time with her family.
Garden | Grounds
The gardens at Capernwray New Zealand are often admired. Anneloor, our wonderful gardener quietly works away to keep everything looking beautiful in her deft and joyful way.
Pastoral Care
Aside from lecturing for a week every term, Heidi takes special care of students and volunteers. There is nothing that a cup of tea and a chat with Heidi cannot fix!
Faculty Assistant
Resident Assistant
Katie completed her Capernwray experience at Holsbybrunn in Sweden and then volunteered on their camp team. We are thankful that God brought her and her amazing organisational skills to Capernwray New Zealand!
Cook
Samantha is an alumnus of Capernwray Hall in England. She keeps all of us functioning and happy with her delicious cooking.
Housekeeping Assistant
Izzy enjoyed her Capernwray experience in Australia and now keeps everything ship-shape at Capernwray New Zealand, working with Larisa.
Resident Assistant
ABS Staff
ABS Staff
Ministries Coordinator
Josh was able to experience and enjoy the Kiwi Christian gap year course, Headspace, before moving into tertiary education. Having completed three-years at Waikato University, Josh is using his compulsory internship, the last step before graduation, to assist as ministries coordinator.
