Our management team makes sure all our programs run each day and plan all the fun events at Messy Haos each month.
Nancy & Ivan
Managers
Owners Nancy and Ivan came to Vanuatu as Volunteers and now call this country home.
Nancy is a mother, a swim teacher, a regional expert in building programs for children and young people and has lived and worked in Vanuatu for 10 years. She was a Peace Corps Volunteer before moving to Port Vila.
Ivan is a former software developer who worked as an Australian Volunteer with VIPA, before starting Nambawan Café on the seafront.
Vacant
Education and Programs Director
Applicants for this position close 1 Feb 2022. Email manager@messyhaos.com for a position description and information about applying.
Vacant
Operations Manager
Applicants for this position close 1 Feb 2022. Email manager@messyhaos.com for a position description and information about applying.
Our Operations, Bookings & Maintenance Team
Meet our Messy Team! Among this group are mamas, nannies, athletes and coaches who have incredible compassion for young people. We believe that by investing in our people, we’ll bring out the best in each other and grow a thriving community at Messy Haos.
Anna
Finance Officer
Anna is our head financial officer, and helps us run a tight ship. If you've got a question about invoicing, program policies and working with us, Anna is the person to talk to!
Nerolyne Kapapa
Customer Services Officer
Nerolyne looks after your bookings, family accounts and is our friendly face to help you get oriented at Messy Haos. She also looks after our library and counselor in training program.
Tacha
Bookings Officer
When Tacha isn't in the pool teaching, she is looking after bookings and is great at advising about learn to swim lesson levels!
Our Messy Instructors
Meet our Messy Team! Among this group are mamas, nannies, athletes and coaches who have incredible compassion for young people. We believe that by investing in our people, we’ll bring out the best in each other and grow a thriving community at Messy Haos.
Kami
Messy Coach & Instructor
Kami coaches most of our sports programs. He's a talented gymnast, circus performer and water sports enthusiast. Kami also is our instructor for pottery and advanced technology classes like Stop Motion, etc.
Annie
Art Coordinator
Annie is a magical instructor, turning complicated ideas into activities that kids can easily understand and do. She leads our gardening and lumberjack programs, as well as reading and art programs. Annie is also sometimes a group leader for the 3-5 year olds and the 5- 8 year olds. Annie assists in school pick ups.
Tacha
Messy Instructor & Coach
Tacha is one of our gymnastics coaches and swim instructors, as well as a leader in gardening and woodworking classes. Tacha also helps make our messy fingers classes different each week. Tacha assists in the school pick up program. You may also see Tacha at the front desk organising your bookings.
Our Messy Leaders
In our afterschool program, each age group is lead by a Messy Leader and Messy Assistant. These leaders and assistants are with your child the entire afternoon, from school pick up to the end of the day. They make sure kids get from class to class, organise their snacks, take them on bathroom breaks and supervise them at free play. If you have any questions about where your child might have put their water bottle or class project, the Leaders are your first go to.
Louisa
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Louisa is the head group leader in charge of our afterschool program school pick ups. Louisa is the group leader for the 5-8 year old children. Louisa also leads Monday morning playgroup with little ones.
Tintin
Messy Leader
Tintin assists our 3-5 year old group and is part of our school pick up team. She loves helping kids in the colouring corner! You may also see Tintin at the front desk organising your bookings.
Leisau
Messy Leader - Sub
Leisau is our trusty substitute group leader. Her specialty is children between the ages of 0-8 years old.
Our Picnic Basket Cafe Team
We love healthy, simple food that pleases fussy eaters and foodies alike. Our Picnic Basket team can whip you up a delicious salad, brew you the perfect flat white and mix you a great sunset cocktail. Stationed at the back of Messy Haos in the Backyard, you can place your order with our wait staff or if your child wants to stay inside you can place your order with our front desk attendant at the Admissions desk and someone from the Picnic Basket will bring your order to you in the indoor dining area.
Caroline
Messy Waitress
Caroline is our head waitress, and she's especially busy when there is a birthday on helping create fun birthday specialty snacks!