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Geoff Kira

Dargaville,Parore

Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated teams.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Director

Te Herenga Waka Victoria University Of Wellington
08.2022 - Current
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction from governance board.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of unit operations.
  • Led team of 5 academic and administrative professionals in special projects and daily operations.
  • Liaise with Sport NZ and other government agencies to develop cross-sector physical activity policy.

Expert Consultant

Sport NZ
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Delivered expert physical activity advice for survey development.
  • Delivered survey implementation advice regarding implementation to Te Tiriti expectations.
  • Liaised with external parties and client to reach consensus decisions.
  • Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and community trends.

Senior Lecturer

School Of Health Science, Massey University
01.2018 - 08.2022
  • Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
  • Conducted Health Promotion community research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge.
  • Employed advanced knowledge of Health Promotion to teach challenging high-level courses to graduate students.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Coordinated health promotion curriculum to create well-rounded program to satisfy prerequisites.

Lecturer

School Of Public Health, Massey University
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
  • Conducted Health Promotion community research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge.
  • Employed advanced knowledge of Health Promotion to teach challenging high-level courses to graduate students.


Research Officer

Te Pūmanawa Hauora, Massey University
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Produced reports of findings and gave presentations of results.
  • Fostered relationships with funders by procuring new trials and negotiating budgets and contracts with new and existing sponsors.
  • Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
  • Analyzed findings and reports from researchers in program and interpreted for supervisory staff.
  • Advised professors and students on ethical concerns pertaining to research considerations.
  • Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
  • Set cultural norms for institutional research community with collaboration and health of research goals as primary considerations.
  • Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand participant needs and behaviours.
  • Developed novel research programmes
  • Established relationships with Iwi and other external parties for the purpose of conducting research

Research Officer

School Of Sport And Exercise, Massey University
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Produced reports of findings and gave presentations of results.
  • Fostered relationships with funders by procuring new trials and negotiating budgets and contracts with new and existing sponsors.
  • Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
  • Analyzed findings and reports from researchers in program and interpreted for supervisory staff.
  • Advised professors and students on ethical concerns pertaining to research considerations.
  • Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
  • Set cultural norms for institutional research community with collaboration and health of research goals as primary considerations.
  • Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand participant needs and behaviours.
  • Developed novel research programmes
  • Established relationships with Iwi and other external parties for the purpose of conducting research

Research Officer

CTRU, University Of Auckland
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Planned and initiated research study protocols, monitored regulatory and subject binders and organized, implemented and administered data collection and analysis systems.
  • Performed site monitoring visits to verify adherence to clinical research protocols and good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines.
  • Recruited participants for trials and managed funding relationships.
  • Controlled clinical research protocols while maintaining compliance with national, clinical and local regulatory agencies and Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards and assuring safety and wellbeing of all study participants.
  • Undertook community interventions by establishing and maintaining external agency relationships.
  • Observed community relationship with participants and assisted in the development of those relationship whilst collecting data and disseminating data.

Doctoral Study

Fulltime Study
01.2006 - 01.2009

See doctoral qualifications in Education

Metabolism Consultant

Inspire Fitness Centre
01.2004 - 09.2005
  • Conducted resting metabolic assessments for caloric and respiratory quotient client reports.
  • Provided metabolism reports and basic dietary and exercise advice for clients.
  • Delivered seminars for energy metabolism, human physiology and weight loss.
  • Reported business summaries to investment partners
  • Developed marketing plans and client investment plans

Research Officer

Metabolism Centre
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Planned and initiated research study protocols, monitored regulatory and subject binders and organized, implemented and administered data collection and analysis systems.
  • Controlled clinical research protocols while maintaining compliance with federal, clinical and local regulatory agencies and Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards and assuring safety and wellbeing of all study participants.
  • Organized and facilitated investigator and coordinator meetings, conferences and events associated with research activities.
  • Coordinated with advanced practitioners and physicians during pre-study visits, staff orientation, study startup to close out, participant screening, enrollment and follow up, study reimbursement and data collection, sustaining HIPAA requirements at all times.
  • Produced reports of findings and gave presentations of results.
  • Analyzed findings and reports from researchers in program and interpreted for supervisory staff.
  • Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
  • Worked in conjunction with director to plan for and assess institution progress towards research strategy and plan.

Undergraduate Study

Fulltime Study
01.1998 - 01.2001

See qualifications in Education

Personal trainer

Craigie Pool and Fitness Centre
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Trained clients for strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Assessed anthropometry of clients for body shaping goals.
  • Developed award-winning specialised programmes for seniors
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Trained employees on general procedures, gym rules and duties.
  • Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Set and managed employee work schedules for coverage in assigned areas.

Gym Manager

Wellington City Council
01.1994 - 10.1996
  • Trained employees on general procedures, gym rules and duties.
  • Interviewed and hired gym staff for various roles.
  • Evaluated team members and offered helpful feedback by observing while performing duties and offering services to customers.
  • Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Set and managed employee work schedules for coverage in assigned areas.

Financial Adminstration Team Leader

Royal New Zealand Air Force
01.1987 - 01.1993
  • Monitored team performance and provided mentorship to improve efficiencies and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Selected for the development of Unisys systems and procedures for Accrual Accounting Systems Implementation.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Education

Ph.D. - Public Health

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
05.2010

Bachelor Science With Honours - Sport Science And Biochemistry

Edith Cowan University
Perth, Western Australia
05.2002

Funding

Under review
Kira, G., Te Oka, D., McRobbie, H., Sporle, A., Fasso, A., and Small, A. (2023). 21/917 Tihei Mauri Ora: V2Q2 - A vape to quit smoking cessation program. Health Delivery Project Grant. Health Research Council of NZ. $1,400,000
Total under review
: $1,400,000
Current
Kira, G., Wilson, O., Richards, J., Andrews, L., and Smith, M. (2022). Te Herenga Waka Victoria University $95,000
Kira, G. 2016 Nau Mai, Hara Mai - Simple strategies for improving cardiac rehabilitation uptake and attendance. Project Grant. Palmerston North Medical Research Foundation. $16,959

Wilkins, C.,  Hoek, J., Schnack, A., Kira, G., Tautolo, E-S., Ball, J., Rychert, M., Truman, P., Romeo, J., Mattea, S. (2022). Regulating retail vaping to support smoking cessation. Health and Wellbeing Project Grant. $1,199,839
Total Current: $1,211,798
Completed
Kira, G., Kira, A., and Kruger, R. (2019). 19/664 He Pātaka Marohi - The feasibility of novel and conventional instruments to measure food habits. Feasibility Grant. Health Research Council of NZ. $250,000
Reddy, R., Erueti, B., Nosa, V., Welch, D., and Kira, G. (2019). Exploring community needs for palliative care service delivery. Health Delivery - Research Activation Grant 2 Health Research Council of NZ $30,000
Kira, G., Kira, A., and Pokaia, V. (2017). 17/659 He Pātaka Marohi - Transforming nutrition and food security in New Zealand: enabling communities. Explorer Grant. Health Research Council of NZ $150,000
Kira, G. (2016). Grant No. 1709 CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting Australia Travel grant. Heart Foundation of New Zealand $2,317
Kira, G., Kira, A., and Roskruge, N. (2015). MAUX1413 Tūpuna Kai: Reconnecting New Zealand Māori with the Benefits of Traditional Food. Vision Mātauranga. MBIE $95,000
Glover, M., Kira, A., Kira, G., McRobbie, H., Breier, B., Kruger, R., Stephen, J., FunakiTahifote, M. (2015). 3000026406 Diabetes and Cardiovascular risk reduction for Māori and Pacific People. RFP New Zealand Ministry of Health. $550,000
Kira, G. and Kira, A. (2014). Manawa ā Mua – The future of Māori cardiac rehabilitation. Project Grant Massey University Research Fund. $19,959
Humphreys, G., Kira, G., and Kira, A. (2014). Survey/audit of all Phase I and II cardiac rehabilitation services in NZ. Summer Studentship. Heart Foundation of New Zealand. $5,000
Kira, G. (2013). Grant No. 1568 He Manawa a Mua – The future of Māori cardiac rehabilitation. Māori Cardiovascular Research Fellowship. Heart Foundation of New Zealand. $225,000
Maddison, R., Whittaker, R., Stewart, R., Kerr, A., Jiang, Y., Kira, G., Carter, K.H., and Pfaeffli, L. (2010). 10/612 Efficacy of an m-health exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programme. Health and Wellbeing Project Grant. Health Research Council of NZ. $1,158,387
Kira, G. (2009). 09/612 Improving sleep quality and duration to prevent obesity in Māori and Pacific adolescents. Māori Postdoctoral Fellowship. Health Research Council of NZ. $320,000

Kira, G. (2006). Associations of patterns of daily life, physical fitness and body composition of primary school age children. Māori PhD Scholarship. Health Research Council of NZ. $105,000

 
Total Completed: $2,910,663

Grand total: $5,522,461

Timeline

Co-Director

Te Herenga Waka Victoria University Of Wellington
08.2022 - Current

Expert Consultant

Sport NZ
01.2019 - 08.2022

Senior Lecturer

School Of Health Science, Massey University
01.2018 - 08.2022

Lecturer

School Of Public Health, Massey University
01.2016 - 01.2018

Research Officer

Te Pūmanawa Hauora, Massey University
01.2014 - 01.2015

Research Officer

School Of Sport And Exercise, Massey University
01.2011 - 01.2014

Research Officer

CTRU, University Of Auckland
01.2009 - 01.2011

Doctoral Study

Fulltime Study
01.2006 - 01.2009

Metabolism Consultant

Inspire Fitness Centre
01.2004 - 09.2005

Research Officer

Metabolism Centre
01.2001 - 01.2003

Undergraduate Study

Fulltime Study
01.1998 - 01.2001

Personal trainer

Craigie Pool and Fitness Centre
01.1998 - 01.2000

Gym Manager

Wellington City Council
01.1994 - 10.1996

Financial Adminstration Team Leader

Royal New Zealand Air Force
01.1987 - 01.1993

Ph.D. - Public Health

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor Science With Honours - Sport Science And Biochemistry

Edith Cowan University
Geoff Kira