Appointed Member - Te Manawa Taki Regional Consumer Council, Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ)

Bio:

Nigel Chetty is a passionate Health and Community Advocate committed to supporting and enabling better health and social outcomes for our communities, with a particular interest in Ethnic, Rural, Youth and Mental Health. Raised in Otorohanga (the mighty King Country) and based in Hamilton, he considers it a privilege to have close links and affiliations with the wider Waikato Region and tangata whenua.

As a user of both Rural and Urban Health services Nigel has a lived experience of our health system and through various appointed and elected representative roles has an in-depth understanding of the Health, Social, Economic and Cultural challenges facing both our Rural and Urban Communities/Whanau.

He is hopeful that his membership on the Regional Consumer Council (RCC) will enable him to serve effectively as an advocate for all Health Consumers whilst utilizing his skillsets and experiences, gained through the corporate, community and public sectors to assist our Communities, the RCC and the Te Whatu Ora with addressing and identifying opportunities to resolve inequities within our health system. As well as to navigate uncertainties, challenges and opportunities relative to our Heath Eco-System, and the wider impact of Health Sector Governance and Policy decisions on our communities.

With a background in management, operations, leadership, and governance Nigel is committed to supporting and advocating for community-led development, optimizing organizational performance, delivering exceptional consumer experiences and outcomes, the development and execution of relevant consumer strategies, utilization of ethical consultancy and governance practices and  the sustainable and efficient management of resources with respect to consumer engagement and participation at a decision making level.

Nigel has previously served as an Appointed Member of The Waikato DHB Consumer Council. He currently serves as an Appointed Member/National Consumer Representative on Te Whatu Ora’s Ethnic, Migrant and Asian Health Services Governance Group. Nigel has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).

Link: Waikato DHB Consumer Council Members.