Portfolio Manager– Technical Services

New Zealand Blood Service – Christchurch, South Island

• A great opportunity to make a difference in a unique New Zealand essential service
• Newly created senior leadership role reporting to the Director of Technical Services with accountability across a large portfolio
• Based in Auckland or Christchurch

About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service

New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our vein-to-vein service in transfusion we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors, we are able to help save lives.

Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. These values inspire, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public.

Watch this video to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most.

About the role

NZBS is seeking an experienced portfolio manager to lead our Technical Services project management team. You’ll be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, collaborate with the Project Management Office, other senior leaders and executives to ensure visibility and alignment of Technical Services projects with NZBS’s strategic goals.

The Technical Services Directorate has national accountability for laboratory and scientific operations including Manufacturing, Patient Services and Cellular Therapy and Tissue Banking. Projects can include the procurement and replacement of key equipment / testing platforms, operational changes and process improvements.

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What we offer

If you have solid experience in portfolio leadership within a highly regulated environment, preferably within Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals, strong interpersonal and influencing skills, and a passion for driving organisational improvement you may be our first Portfolio Manager.

Join us and help shape the future of NZBS. Apply today!

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