Meet Our Explore Team
Meet our team of specialists, who have been working together with Kiwis all over the country since 2004.
Ray Finch
Director – Disability Services
Ray brings a level of operational and financial rigor to his clinical background, holding an honours degree in Health Sciences from Nelson Mandela University in South Africa and having worked for some of the world’s largest insurance and financial institutions, in South Africa.
Since immigrating to Aotearoa in 2015, his passion for upholding the rights of disabled people and some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable has become evident. This work continues as Hāpainga Ora continues to deliver support to over 10,000 people and their whānau each year.
Nathan Findley
Clinical Director
Nathan has been a Clinical Psychologist for almost 20 years. Prior to working at Explore he worked in paediatrics, private practice, and child and adolescent mental health. He has been with Explore for almost nine years.
As Clinical Service Lead, Nathan is responsible for the design and implementation of clinical services, working to ensure that these services are of the highest quality and always person-centred, evidence-based, and culturally informed. The role maintains a focus on clinical leadership, strategic vision, quality and risk management, and business development.
Craig Chandler
National Strategic Projects Manager
Craig has over 30 years of extensive business and leadership experience in the infrastructure and health sectors, providing strategic and project management disciplines and practices to significant growth and development opportunities.
Craig serves as the conduit connecting our Clinical, Cultural and Commercial drivers, and leading the support services for Explore Hāpainga Ora.
Vicky Miers
Regional Operations Manager North
Vicky has over 30 years leadership experience in the development and delivery of wellbeing and disability support services in NZ and the UK. She has held senior operational and governance roles, managing leadership and specialist teams across a diverse array of services and regions. Vicky has led teams through substantial organisational and cultural change aimed at enhancing sustainability and service outcomes, all of which are relevant to fulfilling the role of Regional Operations Manager of Explore Hāpaigna Ora.
“I find it exciting to lead and work alongside highly competent and compassionate teams, in a combined effort to deliver specialised person-focused support which is culturally sensitive and accessible across urban and rural Aotearoa.”
Anita Christian
Regional Operations Manager South
Anita has over 25 years’ experience working in health, disability, education and social service sectors. She complements her clinical skills with a passion for leading high performing teams to deliver quality clinical services. Skilled in coaching, management, leadership, developing partnerships, and growth opportunities, to improve wellbeing and equity for people, organisations, and communities across Aotearoa.