• Lead and influence nationally
• Drive strategy and operational excellence
• Strengthen partnerships for better health outcomes

Organ Donation New Zealand (ODNZ), part of New Zealand Blood and Organ Service, a Crown Entity coordinates New Zealand’s 24-hour national organ and tissue donation service. Working at the intersection of clinical care, health system leadership and community, ODNZ plays a vital role in enabling organ and tissue donation for transplantation, while supporting the families of those who generously give the gift of donation. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to lead ODNZ into its next phase of development, grow donation nationally, and strengthen partnerships across the health sector to continue the growth of this pivotal service.

The Newly Created Role

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will provide national strategic and operational leadership to ODNZ, leading a dedicated team of Donor Coordinators (specialist Nurses) and non-clinical staff. You will drive service improvement, lead key initiatives, manage business and financial performance, and ensure the team has the leadership and resources to deliver a safe, effective, and sustainable service. As a key member of the Clinical Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Clinical Director for Organ and Tissue Donation, senior medical specialists and health professionals throughout the country to improve donation outcomes and support transplantation services. Building strong relationships and bringing people together around a shared national goal will be central to your success.

About You

You are an accomplished operational leader with significant health sector or comparable public sector experience. You combine strategic thinking with strong business and financial management, proven people leadership and the leadership presence to influence across complex organisations.

You will bring:

• A strong understanding of the health system, and experience leading operational teams and delivering service improvement, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification;
• Proven capability in strategic planning, programme and project delivery, budgeting and resource management;
• A proven track record of successful team leadership and developing people, and creating a high performing, supportive, inclusive, and accountable culture;
• Exceptional relationship building, facilitation, communication and influencing skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior clinicians and diverse stakeholders;
• Sound judgement, resilience, and collaborative and ethical leadership; and
• A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Maori health strategy, health equity, cultural respect and inclusive engagement with diverse communities.

Why join Organ Donation New Zealand?

This is a rare opportunity to grow a specialised national service where effective leadership and collaboration can make a tangible and profound difference to patients, families, and communities across New Zealand. If you are motivated by purpose, thrive on building relationships, and have the leadership capability to deliver meaningful change together with a genuine commitment to better health outcomes, make your next leadership role count.

Apply Now

TalentNow! are managing the recruitment of this role. To register your interest please submit your resume and cover letter (in MS Word format preferably, although PDF is fine) to Teresa Curd, Consulting Associate at TalentNow! via “Apply” or for a confidential discussion call Teresa on 021 150 1225. Applications will be reviewed daily so you are encouraged to apply early.

Please note:

Only those with a right to work in NZ will be considered. Others who apply without the right to work in NZ will not be responded to