› One minute with… Julia Goode, Senior Media Advisor

What does your job involve?

Dealing with journalists, writing press releases, managing our social media pages and a few other things! I’ve only been in the job about a month. Every day is different, and you never quite know what you will walk into in the morning as journalists ask questions on any issue affecting a DHB.

Why did you choose to work in this field?

I fell into government comms as a graduate, but while I’ve made forays into the private sector, I always come back to government as it’s meaningful work that really makes a difference to people’s lives.

What do you like about it?

It’s fast-paced and suits a curious person like me, you get to know a little bit about a lot (and sometimes a lot about a lot).

What are the challenging bits?

Some of the deadlines set by journalists when our staff also often have busy clinical workloads, I really appreciate everyone who takes the time to provide information for media responses.

Who inspires you and why?

I’m really inspired by the other working mums I see around me, juggling home life and work, and doing an amazing job of it.

What do Canterbury DHB’s values (Care and respect for others, Integrity in all we do and Responsibility for outcomes) mean to you in your role?

Manaakitanga, meaning to extend aroha (love and compassion) and care to others, is a tikanga principle that I try to weave into my life, so I feel very connected with the value we have of care and respect for others. I use all our Canterbury DHB values in my work as we need to be open and transparent in our work to promote trust in the health system.

Something you won’t find on my LinkedIn profile is…

I’m blind in one eye so I can’t walk in a straight line!

If you could be anywhere in the world right now it would be…

The Sunshine Coast, we love the beaches and the hinterlands. 20 December 2021

What do you do on a typical Sunday?

You’ll find me out on the Port Hills tracks with my family in good weather or tucked up with a good book in the bad.

What’s your favourite food?

Barbeques on the deck in the summer sunshine.

And your favourite music?

Anika Moa ‘Songs for Bubbas’ – kids’ music that parents can enjoy!

If you would like to take part in the column or would like to nominate someone please contact Naomi.Gilling@cdhb.health.nz