Ko wai mātou - About us: 

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day. 

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

In this varied and busy role, you’ll support the Capability & Engagement team to help our kaimahi lead positively, grow their strengths, and thrive together. You’ll also help ensure volunteering is meaningful and purposeful, while supporting a range of DEI events and initiatives across the motu.

Key accountabilities include:

• Working closely with the Volunteer Sustainability Lead to drive initiatives that enhance meaningful volunteering in line with the Mahi Aroha Plan.
• Supporting the coordination of DEI events and initiatives in partnership with communities, ensuring celebrations are community-led and inclusive.
• Managing the coordination of Capability & Engagement initiatives, such as the coaching and mentoring programme, to support leadership development and organisational capability.
• Providing high-quality administrative and coordination support to the wider team, in partnership with the Capability Coordinator, to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.

Ko wai koe - About you:

You’re an organised and proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support. You bring a genuine commitment to inclusion, learning, and collaboration, and you value building respectful relationships across diverse communities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience providing administrative or coordination support in a large, complex organisation
• Confidence and empathy in working effectively with volunteers and diverse groups
• A keen interest in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and community-led initiatives
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels
• Excellent time management, organisation, and attention to detail
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach and a willingness to learn and grow

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply 

Click "I'm Interested" before applications close on Monday 10 November.

For further information please contact Sara Symons on 09 526 0528 ext 8783 or [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 rerekētanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai.  E āwhinatia e mātou I ngā whakaaro rerekē, kia mahi pai I roto I ngā hāpori katoa.  Ko tā mātou nei haepapa, kia hanga tētahi āhuru mōwai mā tatou, 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.