PhD, RGN
Julie has been with us since 2008. Julie is a highly experienced systematic reviewer (author on over 12 published Cochrane reviews) for both NZGG and the Cochrane Collaboration Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group. Julie was the international updating officer for 

the Cochrane Collaboration in 2008.

Julie has worked as a Research Fellow and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland on a project examining the clinical pathway of colorectal cancer patients and was awarded the Bruce Blue Award by the Genesis Oncology Trust.

In the UK, Julie worked on two NHS health technology assessments and was a Cancer Research Network manager. Julie is also a qualified nurse. 

Catherine Coop - Researcher (Auckland)

MPH, RGN
Catherine joined us in 2005 and has contributed towards a number of our major research projects. She has a Masters in Public Health from the University of Auckland and previously worked as a nurse in a variety of hospital settings in New Zealand and the UK.

MLIS
Margaret’s role as our Information Specialist is to undertake comprehensive literature searches for guideline development. Margaret has over 10 years’ experience in health information, formerly working as a medical librarian at the Canterbury Medical Library and an Information Specialist at New Zealand Health Technology Assessment.

We have over 11 years’ experience in the implementation of evidence-based guidance. Our current team comprises experts in implementation planning, development and distribution of hardcopy and electronic aids for clinical practice, integration of guidance into electronic decision support systems, education, audit support and evidence-practice gap analysis, and quality improvement collaboratives amongst other things.

BMS
John studied economics and management as an undergraduate, and epidemiology and medical sociology at post graduate level.

John manages a team of implementers who work across the health sector to deliver supports and systems for the translation of NZGG guidance into every day clinical practice.

John’s interest in the implementation of evidence reflects his background as a Senior Research Fellow at the Health Services Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington. There he managed a national evaluation of New Zealand's clinical points score and booking systems for elective surgery, as well as studies into the impact of hospital safety and quality practices on measured patient outcomes, and variation in clinical judgments of priority in general surgery.

Before that role John held management positions in the NHS and in the New Zealand health sector.

Anne’s work as medical editor and writer for NZGG draws on extensive experience in medical publishing, including production of consumer and continuing medical education resources for web and print and publication management of peer-reviewed medical journals. Anne has worked in a variety of health and education settings.

Our corporate team is responsible for organising sector meetings, handling requests for information from the public and general administration for NZGG.

NZDipBus
Stephanie is a foundation staff member of NZGG, joining in 1999. Stephanie is therefore the font of all historical knowledge! Stephanie has extensive private sector secretarial experience and office management training. Stephanie and her team provide financial and administrative support to the Chief Executive and NZGG staff, and administer our sector advisory teams and our Board. Stephanie and her team are also providing corporate support to the Consumer Collaboration of Aotearoa as part of our support for the consumer movement in New Zealand.

Kerri Magurk - Payroll/HR Administrator (Wellington)

Kerri joined NZGG in 2008 upon returning to New Zealand after a “2 year OE’ that developed into a 12year personal and professional journey. After gaining her National Diploma in Hospitality Management, Kerri travelled overseas and enjoyed a career focussing on hospitality operations and recruitment management. Kerri is responsible for managing the payroll system for NZGG, co-ordinating recruitment processes and carrying out generalist HR functions. 

Paula Bell - Administrator (Wellington)

Paula has worked for us twice since 2003 as an Office Administrator and Web Administrator, bringing with her a wide variety of international corporate, finance and private sector secretarial experience.

Paula is responsible for administrative support for NZGG including accounts payables and arranging meetings for staff and various advisory groups. Paula also provides administrative support for the Consumer Collaboration of Aotearoa.

Paula assists Stephanie in her support to the Chief Executive and NZGG staff.