He aha te tūranga - About the role:
We have an opportunity with our Akaroa team for non-clinical persons to volunteer as Operational Support.
This is an important ambulance support role with a primary focus to prepare Hato Hone St John vehicles for operational readiness which means you'll be an essential worker supporting our front-line emergency service. The role will involve station administration, ordering and driving of certain vehicles with additional project work as required.
We're looking for flexible and adaptable people with no previous experience required - training provided!
Please note that this role does not include responding to medical emergencies and does not have a clinical component.
Ko wai koe - About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have/be:
- Working knowledge of Hato Hone St John Operations preferred
- Full NZ drivers license
- Comfortable using computers systems and applications.
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and planning skills
- Reliability and punctuality (turning up on time is a big deal)
- Friendly, approachable attitude
- The ability to work unsupervised or equally as part of a diverse team.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 29th November 2026.
For further information please contact Jesse Thomas, Group Operations Manager at [email protected].
Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment, psychometric assessment, police vetting, health check, and reference checks. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet Hato Hone St John Medical Standards for Driving
At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.
If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process
Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.