Board of Trustees
Hayley Arnet, Co-Chair
Hayley is an experienced programme manager with an extensive history of working in the health care industry. She is skilled in managing complex projects in primary care and is currently leading implementation of the integrated primary mental health and addiction programme in Taranaki.
Hayley has loads of experience establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including the MOH, DHB, general practice, allied health providers, and Māori and community organisations. She has managed research projects in the past, and is developing knowledge in te ao māori, and proficiency in te reo māori.
Hayley has three young girls, and a garden that fills her time outside of the workplace. She is passionate about equity and supporting whānau to reach their potential, making Progress to Health a great organisation for her to be involved in.
Rae Gunn, Treasurer
Working in various finance roles for 30 years, Rae is a Chartered Accountant Fellow, a certified coach of the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. Rae has had a wealth of roles and experience both in New Zealand and internationally and early this year, moved on as Financial Controller at DairyNZ to run her own businesses Gunn Coaching and Advisory and OptiFi Business Solutions. Rae serves on the Board of Trustees of Rototuna High Schools and is currently Chair of the CA ANZ Waikato Local Committee, is a Mentor for Business Mentors NZ, and has been an active Mentor and speaker at many Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand events.
Rae is proud to join the Progress to Health Board of Trustees, as it will enable her to further fulfil her purpose of supporting and helping others. Rae is married with two teenage sons and absolutely loves living in the mighty Waikato.
Josh Maniam
Josh is currently a senior manager at Te Whatu Ora – Taranaki, where he works with the commissioning team and has particular interests in contracting, analytics and hospital commissioning. Previously, he spent a decade working for a large multinational company providing competitive intelligence solutions to the pharmaceutical sector. During his time there, he gained responsibility for the Asia-Pacific region and had the pleasure of working closely with top pharmaceutical companies around the world. A hallmark of his working style is the ability to transform complex information into digestible and actionable insight. Since moving into the health sector, Josh has a developed a drive to reduce the inequities seen in society and is a strong advocate for a whānau centric health system.
Josh currently resides in Taranaki, to which he returned in 2018 after spending 15 years in Auckland. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two whāngai nieces. As a whānau they enjoy travel, learning te reo Māori and pitmaster style BBQ!
Tama tū, tama ora; tama noho, tama mate
David has extensive leadership experience across a range of sectors. Currently he is the Area Manager, Maniapoto for the 2023 census at Statistics NZ. Previous roles include Director Strategy and Performance for a nationwide social enterprise; CEO of a disability provider, an Operations Manager within a District Health Board and a Project Manager in the Public Service.
David also works as “The Optimist Cynic”, an independent sounding board, business coach/mentor and an author. He is passionate about the concept of sustainable communities and the fundamental belief that business is a resource for doing good.
David also has governance roles with Impact Hub Waikato Trust, NZ Williams Syndrome Association and until recently, on the Community and Public Health Advisory Committee for Waikato DHB.
Senior Leadership Team
Patty has worked in Mental Health after her own personal experience of accessing mental health services in 2000. Starting as a volunteer, she went on to gain Certificate in Mental Health Support Work and is trained in Aukiti kaipipa kaimahi (Quitcards).
The passion that drives her is the support, help and encouragement she was given while on her own journey and a great belief in community/ Social Inclusion and reconnecting individuals with their communities. I continue to develop and up-skill where and when needed to provide those who live with mental health and addictions, the best support.
935 Victoria Street, Hamilton 3204
PO Box 19082, Hamilton 3244
Phone: 07 838 0302 or 0800 775 757
Email: admin@progresstohealth.org.nz