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.

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Are you looking for a way to volunteer with St John, but frontline ambulance work isn't for you?

Here's an opportunity that allows you to provide support to our Ambulance Officers and your community at the same time!

The Major Incident Support Team (MIST) has the important task of ensuring that Hato Hone St John is providing a world leading response to major incidents and large events.

The Major Incident Support team is looking for non-clinical people throughout New Zealand to deploy and assist the Ambulance Operations and Event Health Services teams. As a MIST member your role will be to provide support at planned and unplanned events in times of crisis and high workload.   This can include major sporting events, festivals, and concerts through to incidents and natural disasters.  

There are 4 major areas where you can be involved (but may not be required at each event):

1. Administration - Tracking patients, staff and vehicles - making sure all the paperwork is done.
2. Communications - Specialist communications within a Command Unit at an incident and between the incident and an Emergency Operations Centre or Ambulance Communications Centre.
3. Welfare - Looking after Staff that are working - keeping them fed, watered and mentally well.
4. Logistics - Moving and setting up infrastructure.  This can also include moving vehicles, driving between sites, setting up tents

Some of your key tasks may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Ensuring all operations vehicles and equipment and Major Incident equipment are maintained to a state of operational readiness
• Relocating vehicles
• Responding to major incident and filling the CIMS 'Logistics' & 'Welfare' roles
• Provide communications and logistical support at significant events.

Ko wai koe - About you:

Our ideal candidates have:

• A current, clean full NZ Driver's Licence class 1 required, with the ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles confidently. 
• A First Aid certificate
• An ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• A strong communication skills and high level of attention to detail
• Are flexible, resilient and fun and able to maintain performance under pressure
• Are physically fit

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on December 23rd 2024.

Queries may be directed to Volunteer Team Manager, Michael Gatehouse on 0800STJOHN or to Heather, Recruitment Experience Advisor on email [email protected] or 0800STJOHN ext 3289.

Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to physical assessment and health check. This does apply to current members as well. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet Hato Hone St John medical standards. 

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.