The New Zealand Drug Foundation is governed run by the Board of Trustees:

• Tim Harding, Chair of the Board
  Care NZ; Drug & Alcohol Practitioners Association; National Society on Alcohol & Drug Dependence
• Matthew Allen
  Allen and Clark Policy and Regulatory Specialists
• Shirleyanne Brown (Nga Puhi)
  Alcohol Advisory Council
• Trish Gledhill
  Kina Trust
• Greg Hamilton
  Canterbury District Health Board
• Alexandra Lutyens
  Origin Design
• Rob McGee, Deputy Chair
  Department of Preventive & Social Medicine
  Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago
• Julia Purchas
  Alcohol and drug consultant
• Philip Siataga
  National Pacific Treatment Forum
• John Waldon
  Te Pūmanawa Hauora, Massey University, Palmerston North

Become a Trustee of the New Zealand Drug Foundation

The New Zealand Drug Foundation has gone through an exciting period of growth over the last five years: our income has increased, we are more active in the alcohol & other drug sector and the wider community, we have expanded our information services, have stepped-up our policy advisory role and work with politicians, and have a more robust governance body.

We are now better placed to pursue our vision for New Zealand communities to be free from drug harm.

This is an important time for alcohol and drug policy and services in New Zealand, and for the work of the Drug Foundation:

In 2010 the country will be discussing and debating liquor law, with a major overhaul of alcohol regulation and law being considered by Parliament. The new bill is a result of an historic review led by Sir Geoffrey Palmer at the Law Commission. The review is a great chance for communities to have their voice heard and for New Zealand to strengthen controls over alcohol.

Another historic review is also underway. Also led by the Law Commission, the Misuse of Drugs Act review is the first time in 35 years that our drug law is under the microscope. This also represents a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to modernise our obsolete drug control system to one that better supports people needing help.

Decisions that are made from these reviews will impact individuals, families and communities for years to come. It’s important the best decisions are made, and that the Drug Foundation has a role in that decision making. We need an effective, strong and robust Board of Trustees to oversee that important work.

We are currently looking to invite new Trustees to join our voluntary board. We hope to attract a selection of potential candidates who can complement our existing Trustees. We are looking for people who can fill a number of vacancies in 2010, as well as positions likely to become vacant over the next 18-24 months.

We want people who have governance experience and who are passionate about the important role of non-government organisations in advocating for effective policies and services. We are also looking for people who can provide some of the following specific skills: commitment to the vision and mission of the Drug Foundation; experience in policy and political processes; governance expertise; sound financial literacy; strategic planning and thinking; knowledge of communications and marketing; and academic and research experience.

Contact us for more information.