Meet the Farm Office team
We support many farms and agribusinesses by handling their accounts and payroll. It makes sense to outsource these tasks because most people don't start a farming or agribusiness due to a love of bookkeeping! Hire experts to handle tasks you dislike, so you have more time for the things you enjoy.
When we join your team, we'll create a plan for your farm that works for you. We’ll ask how you run your business to recommend the best solutions. Our goal is to make you feel confident with your system, providing you with the necessary information to make informed decisions.
We work with farmers and agribusinesses all over New Zealand—backcountry stations, dairy farmers, farm consultants, and agricultural contractors. We really enjoy our work because of the variety and the long-term connections we have with our clients.
Our Story
The Farm Office has been helping farmers with their business finances since 2001.
Initially offering training for accounting and payroll software, managing the books and payroll for a large dairy farm partnership was the catalyst for evolving into a trusted bookkeeping service.
We've always aimed to assist farmers with their bookwork and be approachable and friendly. We continue to offer training for farmers who wish to manage their own payroll and bookkeeping.
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Evelien Baas
Meet Evelien, the founder of The Farm Office.
She studied Animal Husbandry in the Netherlands and moved to New Zealand in 2000. She founded the company in Darfield in 2001, driven by a passion to support the agricultural sector. She moved to Christchurch in 2015.
Outside of work, Evelien keeps busy by serving on the executive committees for the Institute of Certified New Zealand Bookkeepers and the Peninsula Tramping Club, walking with her dogs, dancing, gardening, tramping, and horse riding.
Carolyn Bentley
Meet Carolyn, our bubbly, experienced payroll specialist.
She joined the Farm Office in early 2022. She had to jump right into the deep end and swim while Evelien dashed to the Netherlands for a family emergency. She swam beautifully and in April 2025 joined us as an employee.
Carolyn loves the outdoors, walking and tramping. She spends time supporting her son as he begins his career and holds several volunteer roles in her community.
Donna Bentley
Meet Donna, our delightful and reliable senior bookkeeper since 2021.
She takes getting everything right seriously, and she cheerfully completes her work efficiently to a very high standard.
We can all learn a thing or two from her impeccable timekeeping skills and her endless curiosity, which keeps her learning every day.
After work, she enjoys catching up with and supporting her children, grandchildren, and friends.
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