Stephanie Erick
Glen Innes,AUK
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven public health leader with experience in leading teams to drive impactful health initiatives. Skilled in building relationships and understanding community and workforce needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior public health service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Northern Region Lead – Pacific
Te Whatu Ora
12.2023 - Current
- Led a new team of 19 clinical and public health professionals, achieving very high satisfaction rate in community engagement initiatives
- Organised and led a Pacific public health symposium with over 180 attendees, engaged 47 Pacific church ministers who want to contribute to public health, now planning large community events, reaching over 10,000 participants as part of a Northern region sports strategy that can be replicated e.g Poly Fest
- Contributed to local plans by providing operational insights, resulting in the building capability and knowledge within the Northern regional team
- Communicated in 6 different Pacific languages key public health points in relation to emergency preparedness, immunisation and youth vaping
- Streamlined operations in the PaRCH team by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Successfully enrolled 4 under qualified staff to complete a Post-Graduate Paper in Pacific Health Research at AUT. With strong mentoring all staff passed increasing confidence and improved work delivery.
Principal Advisor Tagata O Le Moana, Te Tiriti and Equity
Te Whatu Ora
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Led the development of a new health promotion operating model supported by the National Health Promotion Director
- Facilitated 10 workshop consultations across the country in marae, clinics and centres, engaging around 100 stakeholders across all 4 Public Health regions
- Published and launched the 'Siu Ki Moana - Pacific Health Promotion Action Plan,' attended by over 100 Pacific leaders in health, education, politics and social development including (then) Hon Aupito Sua William Sio.
- Reduced costs by implementing innovative solutions and optimizing resource allocation.
Senior Advisor, Tobacco Control Team
Ministry of Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Seconded to help write Smokefree Action Plan, ensuring compliance with Te Tiriti, endorsed by Māori and Pacific key stakeholder, led the launch and translations in 7 languages
- Provided strategic advice that led to a small increase in Pacific Smokefree initiatives across the country.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing strategic advice and guidance on industry trends and best practices.
- Mentored and trained highly talented staff, which prepared team members for providing exemplary service to clients.
Kaiwhakahaere (General Manager), National Tobacco Control Advocacy
Hāpai Te Hauora Tapui Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led a high performing team of 5, achieving a significant increase in community awareness, advocacy and engagement in smokefree messages largely from effective social media posts.
- Directed communications that resulted in unprecedented increase in public awareness and engagement on smoking legislation
- Provided national Smokefree leadership for several organisations such as Health Coalition of Aotearoa, this included university research and groups such as ASPIRE 2025, University of Otago
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Kaiwhakahaere (General Manager) for Te Kākano
Hāpai Te Hauora
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Delivered national workforce development programs to over 120 public health kaimahi, improving their performance in report writing, submissions and project planning
Director
Action on Smoking and Health (New Zealand) (ASH)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Led campaigns that largely contributed to successful legislation to decrease nationwide smoking prevalence, Tax increases, duty-free allowance to 2 packets, plain packaging and Smokefree Cars
- Implemented organisational restructures that improved operational efficiency
- Implemented more digitised operations such as Xero and shared I.T services
- Led the successful Stoptober campaign in New-Zealand, resulting in 5,000 smokers committed to quitting for a month
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple teams ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
Programme Manager
Tala Pasifika - National Pacific Tobacco Control Service
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Established and managed TALA PASIFIKA service, mobilising over 30 Pacific community groups
- Collaborated on policies and programs that previously had no Pacific or Pacific community input.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations and advancing policies to help grow the workforce.
Pacific Research Fellow
University of Auckland
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Led research for Smokefree Kids project, achieving 90%+ participation rate among students in targeted schools, 100% endorsement by schools.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
- Ensured highest standards of scientific integrity were upheld throughout all stages of research process.
- Facilitated strong communication among team members through regular meetings, progress reports, and open channels of dialogue.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Education
Mana Moana Programme -
Leadership NZ
Auckland01.2018
Post-Graduate Certificate of Proficiency - Epidemiology
University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK01.2009
Master of Public Health Degree (Honours) -
University of Auckland
Auckland01.2009
Master of Health Science Degree (Honours) - Public Health and Psychosocial Studies
AUT
Auckland01.2005
Post-Graduate Diploma in Business - Health Management
University of Auckland
Auckland01.2001
Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health - Medical and Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK01.2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Double Major in Anthropology and Film & TV Studies
University of Auckland
Auckland01.1999
Skills
- People Leadership
- Innovation and Improvement
- Cultural Competence and Safety
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Accountability and Risk Management
- Te Tiriti Compliance
- Research and Evaluation
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Training and Development
- Relationship Building
References
- Papa Nahi, General Manager, Whānau Ora Policy and Strategy, NPHS, Te Whatu Ora, 021 344 985 - Ngāpuhi nui tonu
- Selah Hart, DCE Public and Population Health, Te Whatu Ora, 021 866 029 - Ngati Kuia | Rangitane o Wairau | Ngati Apa ki te Ra To | Ngai Tahu | Ngati Toa Rangatira | Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa
- Jasmine Berryman, Kaitātaki | Group Manager, Health Protection, Te Whatu Ora, +64 21 229 5364 - Tainui/Ngāti Whawhakia/Te Ātiawa
Languages
Vagahau Niue
Professional Working
Te Reo Māori
Elementary
Timeline
Northern Region Lead – Pacific
Te Whatu Ora
12.2023 - Current
Principal Advisor Tagata O Le Moana, Te Tiriti and Equity
Te Whatu Ora
04.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Advisor, Tobacco Control Team
Ministry of Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
Kaiwhakahaere (General Manager), National Tobacco Control Advocacy
Hāpai Te Hauora Tapui Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
Kaiwhakahaere (General Manager) for Te Kākano
Hāpai Te Hauora
01.2016 - 01.2020
Director
Action on Smoking and Health (New Zealand) (ASH)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Programme Manager
Tala Pasifika - National Pacific Tobacco Control Service
01.2008 - 01.2010
Pacific Research Fellow
University of Auckland
01.2006 - 01.2008
Mana Moana Programme -
Leadership NZ
Post-Graduate Certificate of Proficiency - Epidemiology
University of Auckland
Master of Public Health Degree (Honours) -
University of Auckland
Master of Health Science Degree (Honours) - Public Health and Psychosocial Studies
AUT
Post-Graduate Diploma in Business - Health Management
University of Auckland
Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health - Medical and Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Double Major in Anthropology and Film & TV Studies
University of Auckland
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