Ambulance & Events Volunteer

at  Hato Hone St John

KO WAI MĀTOU - ABOUT US:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.
Job Description

ME PĒHEA TE TUKU TONO - HOW TO APPLY

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 20th of October.
For further information please contact Debbie Blatch, Watch Operations Manager on 0800STJOHN or Heather Ewing, Recruitment Experience Advisor on 0800STJOHN ext 3289 or email heather.ewing@stjohn.org.nz for a confidential discussion.
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

HE AHA TE TŪRANGA - ABOUT THE ROLE:

Volunteering as an Ambulance & Events officer is a big commitment that provides huge rewards. By working at community events and on an ambulance your role is varied, but the focus is always on providing quality care to patients.
Our Ambulance & Events Officers provide care and support to our patients through their journey which may start at a 111 call and end either being referred to another health care provider, treated on scene, or transported to a medical facility. As an Events Volunteers you could be covering anything from local and international sports events to school fairs or a rock concert.
We offer NZQA recognised training and will give you all the support and education needed to make you safe and effective in the field. Once accepted, your online and classroom training and workbooks will take around 6-9 months to complete.
Qualifications

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• A full and clean NZ driver’s licence for at least 12 months or have completed an approved NZTA advanced driving course (if full licence held for less than 12 months)
• To be 18 years of age or over
• New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
• A clean Police record
• To be able pass Hato Hone St John assessments - physical assessment, health questionnaire, literacy and numeracy assessments and an interview
• To be computer literate
• To meet our medical standards HHStJ Medical Standards
• To be available for regular duty and training (approximately two 12 hour shifts and one training session per month)
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