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.

Due to an internal secondment, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join us on a full-time, fixed term basis until 25 June 2027. This is a hybrid role, working from our Christchurch office at the Justice & Emergency Services precinct. We are also open to strong candidates from across the motu. 

This is a vital role supporting our Youth programme, which is for tamariki and rangatahi aged 5-19 with a focus on teaching first aid and life skills they will have forever. Our small team of Youth Administrators provide administration and customer service support to ensure the smooth running of the Youth programme nationwide. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Inbox management and customer service
• Supporting enrollments and resignations
• Support of volunteer recruitment
• Data entry
• Managing purchase orders
• Uniform management

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong administration skills and comfortable working with MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• "Can do' attitude and team player focused on delivering positive outcomes 
• Be able to build strong, meaningful relationships across a diverse range of people
• Experience in the community/volunteer sector would be advantageous 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

For further information please contact Jessica Parr on 0800 ST JOHN x 3349 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.