Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes is an experienced professional in the fields of retail credit management, training, and youth work. Currently serving as the Retail Credit Manager at SBS Bank since August 2022, Paul has a robust background as a self-employed trainer, establishing the National Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3) for 24-7 Youth Work and working as a Mobile Assessor for Careerforce. Previous roles include Relationship Manager at AsureQuality, Course Coordinator at Praxis NZ, and Community Youth Worker at Avonhead Community Trust, where Paul established youth programs and built networks. Early career experience includes significant managerial roles at National Bank of New Zealand, where Paul oversaw lending, staff training, and branch operations. Paul holds a Bachelor of Applied Theology from Carey Baptist College and has pursued learning in Te Ara Reo Maori at Te Wananga o Aotearoa.