Ambulance & Events Volunteer
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Job Location:
Waikato District - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
He aha te tūranga - About the role:
We are currently recruiting for volunteers
Volunteering with Ambulance & Events is a big commitment that provides huge rewards. By working at community events and on an ambulance your role is varied but the focus is always on providing quality care to patients.
Our Ambulance & Events Volunteers provide care and support to our patients through their journey which may start at a 111 call and end either being referred to another health care provider treated on scene or transported to a medical facility. As an Events Volunteer you could be covering anything from local and international sports events to school fairs or a concert.
We offer NZQA recognised training and will give you all the support and education needed to make you safe and effective in the field. Once accepted your online and classroom training and workbooks will take around 6-9 months to complete.
You must be available to attend the below assessment centre as apart of your recruitment process:
- Thursday 19th March - 0930-1130 at Te Kauwhata Ambulance Station 4 Baird Avenue
Qualifications :
You will have a desire to help people in a compassionate and professional way embracing the diversity our communities offer and be committed to continuous learning and training. Without question you will be trustworthy and reliable able to display excellent communication skills (written and oral) and have great time management.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A full and clean NZ drivers licence for at least 12 months or have completed an approved NZTA advanced driving course (if full licence held for less than 12 months)
- To be 18 years of age or over
- New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status
- A clean police record
- To be able pass Hato Hone St John assessments - physical assessment health questionnaire literacy and numeracy assessments and an interview
- To meet our Medical Standards a summary can be found here.
- To be available for regular duty and training (approximately two 12 hour shifts and one training session per month)
- Live in close proximity to the station to be able to serve the community
Additional Information :
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click Im interested before applications close on Friday 6 March 2026.
For further information please contact Jade McInerney Senior Recruitment Advisor on Ext: 9970 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. This does apply to current members as well. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive you will be required to meet Hato Hone 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 :
Casual
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
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
