Our Purpose and Values

NZBS Enduring Outcome

Health needs of people in New Zealand are supported by the availability of safe and appropriate blood, blood products, tissues and related services.

Our Vision

As the provider of blood services for New Zealand, New Zealand Blood Service will be recognised for excellence in meeting the needs of donors, patients, its staff and the wider healthcare community.

Shared Values

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

Safety is our Cornerstone

Ko te haumaru tā mātau mātapono taketake

Everything that we do contributes to the safety of our donors, products and the recipients of the services that we provide to New Zealanders. In doing this we commit to the following values:

Striving for Excellence Kia tau kite Tihi

Teamwork Te Mahi Ngātahi

Integrity and Respect Te Pono me Te Tika

Open Communication Te Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro i runga i te Māharahara

Safety for All Te haumaru hoki te katoa

Commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi

Te Herenga ki te Tiriti o Waitangi

NZBS recognises the particular relationship of Māori, as tangata whenua, with the Crown and is committed to its obligations to Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi.