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:

Do you have time to help people in a busy hospital setting? Enjoy working with others and leading a team? We have an exciting opportunity available to lead and support our Hospital Friends team who volunteer in the Christchurch Hospital Intensive Care Unit. This volunteer position involves: 

• Recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Provide support and mentoring advice to the team
• Liaising with Hospital staff
• Reporting and attending Area Committee Meetings as required
• Organising recognition events, meetings and training for the team
• Attend a minimum of one shift per month at the hospital

Please note this is a volunteer (un-paid) position.

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A genuine interest in the well-being of others 
• Experience and ability to problem solve, lead a team and be a team-player 
• Computer literate to perform required administrative tasks 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Applicants must be 18+ with a clean criminal record

This is your opportunity to use your skills in an organisation that really makes a difference to the NZ community. This role offers you:

• The opportunity to be part of a large and complex organisation within a supportive and collaborative team
• Discounts from several retailers and service providers + discounts off Hato Hone St John products and services
• Free emergency ambulance transport for you and your family anywhere in NZ
• Ongoing training and development

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested”.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no requirement to add a CV to your application. Please just enter the mandatory fields.

For further information please contact Jessica Parr at [email protected] 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.