DIRECTOR DONOR SERVICES »Strategic operational leadership abilities function »National values driven organisation »Central Auckland location
About the Organisation
New Zealand Blood Service is a dynamic organisation providing lifesaving blood, blood products and services to the New Zealand healthcare community. Information technology is a complex technical manufacturing organisation that is clinically and demand driven, and safety and quality focused. With around 800 staff nationally, services are provided in multiple locations all over New Zealand with the national office in Auckland. New Zealand Blood Service hits well above its size. People are their strength, and with teamwork at the core of their values the workforce is engaged, passionate and strives for excellence in everything they do which contributes to a strong sense of community and collaboration within the culture. The Superb Opportunity The Director Donor Services is a key leadership abilities function reporting to the CEO and contributes to the strategic direction and overall performance of the organisation as a member of the Executive leadership abilities Team. Providing strategic leadership abilities and operational management you will drive the performance of Donor Services through a diverse portfolio of activities from planning and strategy development through to operational service delivery to ensure that the clinical demand for products and services, and performance objectives, are met. This a national function with 370 staff in multiple locations, and includes functions such as donor collections, marketing and communications, training and development, Donation and Product Safety (DAPS) and therapeutic nursing services. You will build and strengthen leadership abilities within your direct reports and work closely with leaders within the technical, quality and supply chain areas to contribute to production planning and will ?own' product safety in this growing business. The organisation is at a significant stage of growth and this function is responsible for driving and managing expansion in sites and staffing. About You Significant senior management and leadership abilities practice including national or regional operations, or general or operational management of a large, complex service is required, preferably with an knowledge of technical or regulatory environments. Proven practice in strategy development and execution, workforce planning and management, business and process improvement and providing inspirational leadership abilities to support, engage and develop a diverse workforce in a complex environment is also required. The capability to lead through a high level of engagement with strong communication, people management, relationship development and stakeholder engagement expertise is crucial to the success of this function, as is an open, approachable, collaborative, and influential style. Next Step This is a superb opportunity for a high performer to contribute to the continuing growth, development and sustaincapability of an organisation providing vital services to the people of New Zealand. To register your interest please submit your resume and cover letter (in MS Word format) to Teresa Curd, Consulting Associate at talentnow! via ?Apply' or call 0211501225 for a confidential discussion. PLEASE NOTE: »WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NZ. TALENTNOW! Connect + Engage + EnableShort description.
