Logistics Team Leader - Christchurch

• Great variety and a very rewarding role
• Key focus on operational leadership
• Work in an organisation with genuine values and surrounded by people who care and are passionate about their work.

About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service

New Zealand Blood and Organ Service was created to provide the people of New Zealand with safe, appropriate, and timely access to blood and related services to meet their health needs. We have sole responsibility for collecting, processing, and distributing blood and related services throughout New Zealand. Through the generosity of other New Zealanders, we are able to help save lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that truly does make a difference!

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About the role

The Christchurch Logistics Team Leader role reports to the National Supply Chain Manager in Auckland and is responsible for leading a team of six Logistics Assistants based at the Christchurch Donor Centre. In this role you will be responsible for our service delivery and acting as the key liaison point and frontline representative for our service. On daily basis you will be leading and managing the team and the operations, ensuring safety, compliance and a timely service.

The role has two operational key areas of responsibility:

Management of Dispatch Operations

• Leading daily operational activities in relation to transportation and distribution of blood products out of the Christchurch base - essentially ensuring the right products are available at the right place, at the right time.
• Managing the movement of stock.
• Overseeing delivery schedules.
• Working closely with other teams and building strong relationships with customers.

Management of Inwards Goods

• Ensuring compliance, quality and safety in a complex multi temperature and highly regulated environment.
• Quality control and inspection of inbound goods.
• Leading stock control processes and enduring accuracy and documentation.
• Effective stores management of fast-moving consumables.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have outstanding communication skills, paired with analytical and critical thinking and the ability to problem-solve in a complex environment. Excellent leadership skills are paramount, while managing the daily operations and the performance of the team you will lead by demonstrating and modelling the NZBS shared values.

• Strong leadership experience, ideally in a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals or medical industry.
• Experience in a logistics or warehousing function, and good understanding of dispatch and distribution operations are a must.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding organisational skills, ability to prioritise and cut through the noise
• Understanding of quality systems and processes as well as health and safety
• A leadership style that is aligned with our values
• Hands-on and pragmatic - being able to dive into the daily operational business and find pragmatic solutions to operational challenges.

What we offer

• Opportunity to grow your leadership career.
• 22 days annual leave per annum (increasing to 25 days after 5 years)
• Be part of shaping the future of a unique health organisation in New Zealand
• Work in a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement, quality and efficiency.

If you feel you tick the boxes and want to make a true difference to the lives of other New Zealanders through your work, then make sure to apply!

Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who hold a legal entitlement to work in NZ and current clean Driver's License. We are unable to support AEWV application processes.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We reserve the right to process applications as they come and fill the role before the closing date.