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: 

Help shape the future of Hato Hone St John, one of New Zealand’s most respected community organisations, through this pivotal governance role.

The Deputy Chancellor supports the Chancellor in governance leadership and strategic stewardship, ensuring Hato Hone St John remains true to its purpose, values and obligations while serving New Zealand communities.

As a member of Priory Chapter and Deputy Chair of the Priory Board, you will contribute to strategic direction, financial sustainability and oversight of performance and risk. You will act as a trusted adviser to the Chancellor, offering constructive challenge, independent judgement and leadership continuity through delegated authority when required.

The role requires active participation in Priory Chapter and Priory Board meetings, governance workshops, strategic planning and key events. You will build strong relationships with fellow governors, Regional Trust Boards, executive leaders, volunteers, employees and external stakeholders.

You will represent the Chancellor and Hato Hone St John at ceremonial, governance, stakeholder and sector events, engaging with government, partner agencies, communities and the wider Order. This may include international meetings and events.

This voluntary governance appointment requires a significant commitment of time and energy. The term is a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years.

Ko wai koe - About you:

You will be an experienced governance leader and strategic thinker with sound judgement, credibility and diplomacy. Experience in finance, commercial governance, audit, risk, investment or a related discipline would be beneficial, but is not essential.

You will build influential relationships, navigate complex stakeholder environments and unite people around a shared purpose. You will be committed to serving New Zealand communities while upholding Hato Hone St John’s values, heritage, mission and constitutional responsibilities.

You must become a Member of the Order (if not already), act as a person of honour, uphold the Values of the Order and model the Christian behaviours expected of staff and volunteers.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 22nd November 2026

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland 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 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.