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 volunteers work 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: 

We’re looking for an experienced Education Lead to shape and deliver our Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) education framework. Reporting to the Head of HSW, this role will lead the design, development, and delivery of engaging learning solutions that lift capability, improve compliance, and support best HSW practice within the organisation.

What you’ll do

• Oversee development and delivery of the organisation-wide HSW education framework.
• Conduct training needs analysis across key risks and policy requirements to develop training plans and materials.
• Develop high-quality learning materials for diverse audiences — from leaders to frontline staff — using blended methods such as online, video, virtual reality, and face-to-face delivery.
• Partner with internal learning teams to ensure HSW education aligns with broader organisational learning priorities.
• Integrate evaluation into all programmes to measure impact and continuously improve outcomes.
• Coordinate the HSW training calendar to ensure both compliance and proactive learning opportunities.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract and can be based from Auckland or Hamilton

Ko wai koe - About you:

You’re a capable, proactive and energetic learning professional with a genuine commitment to helping people learn, grow and work safely. You’ll bring:

• Experience in learning development (in-person and online) and in designing LMS-based learning solutions
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) processes and best practice (qualification in Occupational Health & Safety desirable).
• Proven ability to develop and deliver engaging training programmes and educational materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled at identifying learner needs, managing change, and meeting deadlines

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

To express your interest in this opportunity, please click on 'I'm Interested' by Tuesday 2 December. Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] for further information.

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.