National Manager Marketing & CommunicationsExtraordinary marketing leadership opportunityStewardship of the brandAbout The Organisation New Zealand Blood Service is a dynamic organisation providing lifesaving blood, blood products and services to the New Zealand healthcare community. It 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 throughout 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. About The Opportunity The National Manager Marketing and Communications is a member of the Donor Services Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Director Donor Services. It is a key leadership role responsible for the development and implementation of the national marketing strategy, providing strategic donor acquisition, conversion, and retention strategies, programs and campaigns to achieve collection and donor panel targets. Responsibilities include developing and executing the brand management strategy, and having stewardship and ownership of the brand to ensure its integrity and intrinsic value is upheld. The role oversees donor communications and journey touch points, manages market research, social media channels, public relations and community engagement, and has strategic management of the national contact centre. Leading, managing and building capability within the marketing and communications team is key to the role, as is collaboratively engaging with senior leaders across the business to contribute to cross functional projects and initiatives that enhance practices and service delivery. About You You will have proven senior level marketing and communications management experience ideally from a service-related customer centric environment, such as larger entities within the public health, not-for-profit or corporate sectors where there is a strong focus on customer and user experience and high levels of engagement. A tertiary qualification in marketing is required as is depth of experience in services marketing, business management, public relations and media management, together with strong commercial acumen and people leadership. The Why This is a real opportunity for you to be part of something that matters and delivers life changing outcomes. It is a role with purpose in an organisation whose culture is strongly aligned with 'people helping people' and through the generosity of their donors they can help save lives. If you are ready to make a tangible contribution to an organisation providing vital services to the people of New Zealand and can build on the success of some award winning campaigns this opportunity could be your why. 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 021 1501225 for a confidential discussion. Applications close 16 February 2024 and will only be accepted from candidates who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Full time, permanent Auckland location (with the option to be based in ... An opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse taking the next step ... Extraordinary marketing leadership opportunity Iconic values driven organisation ... Permanent full time Epsom, Auckland Get ready for new and exciting times ... Opportunity to save lives Permanent, full time or part time available Dunedin ... #J-18808-Ljbffr
