Position description:
Northern Region Manager
Reports to:
Manager Alcohol & Community
Direct reports:
Nil
Position location:
Auckland
Date:
September 2013
The Health Promotion Agency (the HPA) is a Crown entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004. It
was established with an overall function to lead and support activities for the following purposes:
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promoting health and wellbeing and encouraging healthy lifestyles
preventing disease, illness, and injury
enabling environments that support health and wellbeing and healthy lifestyles
reducing personal, social, and economic harm.
It also has the following alcohol-specific functions:
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giving advice and making recommendations to government, government agencies, industry,
non-government bodies, communities, health professionals, and others on the sale, supply,
consumption, misuse, and harm of alcohol so far as those matters relate to HPA’s general
functions
undertaking or working with others to research the use of alcohol in New Zealand, public
attitudes towards alcohol, and problems associated with or consequent on, the misuse of
alcohol.
More information is available from the HPA website www.hpa.org.nz
HPA’s Vision and Mission
VISION
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New Zealanders realise their potential for good health and improved quality of life.
New Zealand’s economic and social development is enhanced by people leading healthier
lives.
MISSION
The Health Promotion Agency inspires all New Zealanders to lead healthier lives.
VALUES
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Inspiring
Agile
Trusted
Approachable
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Purpose of the position
Reporting to the Manager Alcohol & Community this Auckland-based role is responsible for
providing support and advice to HPA staff, developing relationships and leading and
supporting initiatives in the Northern region. This includes responsibility for the planning,
delivery and evaluation of agreed and allocated projects; and participation and support for
projects led by other HPA staff to ensure an appropriate and coordinated approach and
delivery of services within this region. The purpose of the role is to:
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Work with stakeholders and communities to identify, plan and implement a range of
projects to help reduce alcohol related harm and change New Zealand’s drinking
culture
Develop and maintain a range of stakeholder relationships to support current and
future work plans and priorities
Support other HPA staff, both in alcohol and non-alcohol related projects, within this
region
Prepare papers, reports and advice to EMT and Board as required
Have responsibility for and oversee the smooth running of the Auckland Office
Contribute positively to HPA’s reputation by liaising effectively with the media when
required
Take responsibility for reporting performance against key deliverables
Take a leadership role in the development of a positive profile for the organisation
and its key stakeholders
It is expected that many projects will be developed in partnership with both internal and
external stakeholders including key Maori, Pacific and youth stakeholders. The HPA is
committed to the development, implementation and monitoring of systems, processes and
practices that strengthen and support effective outcomes for key audiences such as Maori,
Pacific and youth. The HPA has a commitment to recognising and acting upon the principles
of the Treaty of Waitangi and contributing to the improvement of Māori health. These
principles are protection, partnership, and participation and apply across all areas of the
HPA's operation and activities.
The position description may be varied from time to time, to reflect the fact that roles may
evolve over time and/or to reflect the changing requirements of the employer. Where
possible, your manager will seek your input before making any changes to your position
description.
Key Relationships
Internal
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Manager Alcohol & Community
General Managers
All staff in the Operations Group
All staff in the Auckland office
Other staff and contracted resources in respect of communications, capacity, research, policy
and other areas of technical or specialist advice
External
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Public health delivery agencies
Ministry of Health
Government agencies, non-government agencies and local government
Maori and Pacific leaders and advisors
Accountabilities
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Working with key stakeholders and communities to identify, plan, implement and
monitor a range of projects to help reduce alcohol-related harm and change the
drinking culture, in line with identified priorities.
Representing the HPA at regional meetings and contributing to negotiations and
positive relationships with key stakeholders.
Providing quality advice on reducing alcohol-related harm to stakeholders, including
iwi/Māori, the Pacific community, police, the health sector, local government,
community groups, the hospitality industry and others.
Developing and maintaining a range of stakeholder relationships to support current and
future work plans and priorities.
Ensuring effective linkages between national strategies and initiatives and local action.
Manage the running of the Auckland of office and take a leadership role in the
development of a positive profile for the organisation in the northern region.
Supporting other HPA staff as agreed and contributing to projects they are leading.
Working with the Corporate Communications Manager to ensure that all media
messages are aligned to other HPA messages and are in line with policies.
Working with communications staff to develop responses to local media requests as
required.
Participating in other projects as negotiated with the Manager, with a special focus on
the Northern Region.
Preparing papers, reports and advice to EMT and Board as required.
Writing a monthly report and contribution to SOI in a timely manner.
Managing projects efficiently and effectively, including meeting reporting and budget
requirements.
Have a ‘can do’ approach/attitude that will best achieve organisational aims
Identify future trends to create sound strategies and operational plans
Be flexible and able to change direction quickly, managing risks and uncertainty when
required.
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Generic competencies
Priority setting
Strong relationships
Drive for results
Spends time on what’s
important, works through
issues quickly, and creates
focus.
Builds, maintains and uses
effective relationships with a wide
range of stakeholders,
understands perspectives and
effectively influences others to
reach agreement or concession
without noise or damaging
relationships.
Can be counted on to
consistently meet and
exceed goals and is
focused on the outcomes.
Innovation management
Business acumen
Intellectual capacity
Has good judgment about
which ideas and
suggestions will work,
easily makes connections
among previously unrelated
concepts, can turn new
ideas into reality, and can
effectively manage the
creative processes of
others.
Knows how Crown entities work,
is knowledgeable about current
and future policies practices and
trends, and is able to use
strategies and tactics to an
advantage in the marketplace.
Deals with concepts and
complexity comfortably,
and is described as
intelligent, capable and
agile.
Dealing with ambiguity
Decision quality
Integrity and trust
Can effectively cope with
change, can move from
one context to another, can
decide and act without
having the full picture,
doesn’t have to finish things
before moving on, and can
comfortably handle risk and
uncertainty.
Makes good decisions based on a
mixture of analysis, wisdom,
experience and judgment. Is
sought out by others for advice
and solutions.
Understands and reflects
the importance of trust,
honesty and openness,
and does not
misrepresent self.
Cross-cultural sensitivity
Understanding others
Understands and can
empathise with differences
in people and cultures; is
not judgmental, respects
differences and is
comfortable with diversity.
Understands why groups do what
they do: picks up the sense of the
group in terms of positions,
intentions and needs; what they
value and how to motivate them
Effective
communication
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Ensures useful and timely
information is available
for staff and stakeholders.
Conveys information
effectively.
Essential experience, skills and qualities:
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An appropriate tertiary qualification in public health, social sciences, or relevant
demonstrated experience in the health or a related field at a senior level.
Good generalist knowledge and experience of evidence-based practice for
preventing alcohol-related harm at a community level.
Significant networks with agencies and communities in the Northern region and the
ability to relate to a broad range of community stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent, demonstrated stakeholder relationship management skills.
Strong project development, implementation and reporting skills.
Demonstrated experience and success in working with Maori communities and some
knowledge of, and comfort with, Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori.
Comprehensive knowledge of government, regulatory and health sector environment.
Demonstrated ability in delivering against objectives and budgets.
Desirable experience, skills and qualities:
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Development and delivery of multi-agency projects desirable.
Knowledge of New Zealand public sector/government
Knowledge and experience with non-government organisations
Special Requirements
To fulfil the requirements of this position the following is required:
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Must be eligible to work in New Zealand (be a New Zealand citizen or have permanent
residency)
Supply confirmation of tertiary or other relevant qualifications
Must be a non-smoker
Must be able to travel within New Zealand as/if required
Should have full driver's licence
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