Group Operations Manager

Hato Hone St John

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Nelson - New Zealand

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Are you passionate about making positive change for our people Do you have the skills and attributes to be an effective leader in the Emergency Ambulance environment Do you believe that our people are our most valuable asset

If the answer is yes then we are seeking applications for a Group Operations Manager in the Nelson Bays area. This position is a dynamic and responsive role with a focus on ensuring our people have the tools and support that they require to perform and enjoy their roles on a day-to-day basis. This is a great development opportunity if you are seeking a role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our people and that will provide you with the foundational experience you will need to kick-start a career in leadership and management.

Reporting to the Area Operations Manager this role holds line management responsibility for paid frontline personnel along with non-watch aligned volunteers casuals and relief personnel and is responsible for enabling the efficient and effective provision of EAS within the district. 

Group Operations Managers focus on:

  1. Staff Management and Support
  2. Incident Management
  3. Clinical Response (first response and clinical backup are actively de-emphasized)

This is a permanent full time position covering the Nelson Bays region based out of Motueka station with an early March start date.


Qualifications :

Ko wai koe - About you:

The role requires demonstrated people leadership in a complex environment ideally with an understanding of the health sector or emergency services. A clinical or ambulance background is not essential and we will train you to First Responder level if required.


Additional Information :

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click Im interested before applications close on Sunday 25th January 2026.

For further information please contact Nik Canoville Recruitment Experience Advisor onext: 3345 or   for a confidential discussion.

Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including but not limited to physical assessment and health check. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive you will be required to meet St John medical standards.

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 were 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 doesnt match the job description perfectly. If youre excited and think you have what it takes we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesnt align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

He aha te tūranga - About the role: Are you passionate about making positive change for our people Do you have the skills and attributes to be an effective leader in the Emergency Ambulance environment Do you believe that our people are our most valuable assetIf the answer is yes then we are seeking...
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About Company

Ko wai mātou - About us:Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supp ... View more

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