Chantelle Bailey, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hāmoa (Lotofaga and Le’auva’a) is an Associate Structural Engineer at Miyamoto New Zealand. She has more than 25 years of experience in engineering with a focus on structural and aircraft engineering, with roles in GHD, Aurecon, OPUS, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.  She is a chartered professional structural engineer (CPEng) with vast experience and understands the unique challenges the construction and infrastructure industries face. Chantelle’s governance experience includes being a member of the MBIE Building Advisory Panel, Papaki Parihau (Engineering New Zealand Māori Advisory panel), WDC Kāhui Ahumahi and Pacific Fono member. Her extensive experience and knowledge of other advisory panels and boards further enrich the governance environment.

Chantelle previously served as a trustee of the Engineering New Zealand Foundation and board member of the Manawatū Branch of the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand. She is passionate about using her experience and knowledge to influence change and inspire others for the future of our rangatahi and tauira mahi. She has developed strong leadership and kaitiakitanga skills. Chantelle brings experience and insight to the table not only as an engineer and experienced government practitioner but also as a woman, mother, and wife.