Meet Our Team
Passionate about helping our community

Carmel Thompson
Manager / Financial Mentor
Carmel has been with CHB Budget Services since it originated over 30 years ago. In this time, she was National President of the NZ Federation of Family Budgeting Services, and she currently is a DRO Insolvency Supervisor. Carmel brings a wealth of knowledge to her clients and their families that is hard to match.

Leanne Goodger
Financial Mentor
Leanne has been a Financial Mentor with CHB Budget Services for over 15 years. She is approachable and a great listener - there is no story too long or short! Leanne is a fierce advocate for her clients and will always try to get the best outcome for them from any situation.

Hayden McLean
Financial Mentor/Community Education Facilitator
Hayden comes to us as a qualified Financial Mentor and he has background in banking both in New Zealand and Australia and keen to share his knowledge. Hayden has a passion for financial education and will be out and about taking our Financial Literacy Workshops.