Community Educator

Grey District - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

He aha te tūranga - About the role:

The St John in Schools programme provides learning experiences for pre-school through to high-school aged tamariki to empower them to act in an emergency. With curricula already designed your role is to bring our programme to life! Youll create an engaging learning environment adapting your approach to different age groups and learning styles.

1 day per week (8 hours)
Greymouth based - travel to centres/schools/kura required along the West Coast
$29 per hour 4% KiwiSaver match

Please click here for more information on our St John in Schools programme. If you are viewing from Seek please visit our website under what we do.

This is a fantastic permanent part-time role with great flexibility to plan and schedule your working week. Programme delivery will be within school opening hours however any planning preparation and admin can be done at a time that suits you.

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role you will:

A passion for working with young people and engaging them in a meaningful way
Understanding and appreciation of different cultures and diverse learning styles
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Full NZ driving license
Whilst not essential a basic knowledge of Te Reo Māori is highly desirable

Frequently Asked Questions:

What happens during school holidays

You have a few options during school holidays. These include:

Running sessions for early childhood education (ECE) or holiday programmes
Taking annual leave and/or
Opting for leave without pay.

Well work with you to find the best fit for your needs.

How much admin is involved

Approximately 20% of your role will involve administrative tasks.

Who books the education sessions

To start with well take care of booking sessions for you as you settle into the role. Once youre comfortable youll take the lead in contacting kura/schools to arrange sessions and explore opportunities with new sites.

Additional Information :

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click Im interested before applications close on 25th January 2026. We may begin reviewing and contacting candidates sooner so encourage you to apply early. Interviews will take place 9 February 2026.

For further information please contact Jessica Parr at or 0800 ST JOHN x 3349 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 were 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 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 :

Employment Type :

Part-time

He aha te tūranga - About the role:The St John in Schools programme provides learning experiences for pre-school through to high-school aged tamariki to empower them to act in an emergency. With curricula already designed your role is to bring our programme to life! Youll create an engaging learning...