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:   

We are on the lookout for a First Aid Kaiako to support the delivery of high-quality Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) and First Aid education to a range of learners and communities within Te Tai Tokerau - Northland.

The Kaiako will:

• Deliver PHEC and First Aid training in a way that is engaging, safe, and aligned with St John standards
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of different learner groups
• Travel as required to deliver courses in different locations (some flexibility in schedule is needed)

The person we’re seeking will be a fluent in te reo Māori and will be able to build strong relationships, create culturally safe learning spaces, and integrate Māori perspectives into how they teach. 

This is a casual role working as and when required. Flexibility on your availability will be beneficial. 

Ko wai koe - About you:  

We are looking for someone who can:

• Communicate fluently in te reo Māori within a learning environment, including delivering explanations, instructions, and engaging in natural interaction with learners
• Integrate te reo Māori throughout teaching delivery
• Demonstrate strong understanding and correct application of tikanga, including how sessions are opened, facilitated, and closed (e.g. karakia, mihimihi, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga)
• Create a culturally safe, inclusive, and mana-enhancing learning environment for learners
• Work in partnership with Māori communities, kaimahi, and stakeholders in a way that respects local kawa and iwi/hapū relationships
• Reflect kaupapa Māori principles in their teaching approach, ensuring delivery aligns with Māori ways of learning and being

Ideally you will have experience as a tutor, trainer, facilitator, or educator as well as experience within Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, First Aid, or a related field however, none of this is not mandatory. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply:

Click “I’m interested” before applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 5 April 2026.

For further information please contact Gemma Bardsley on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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.

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.

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.