Job Opportunities in New Zealand

Company Description
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; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

Job Description
What does it take to be a volunteer?
Patience
Becoming an Ambulance and Events volunteer doesn't happen overnight, it takes dedication, time and a lot of hard work - this is rewarded by being an integral part of your community and the opportunity to work in a strong team environment alongside other skilled professionals, while gaining leadership and communication skills through dealing with a broad range of people in diverse situations.
Time
When you become an Ambulance and Events volunteer you are committing to a minimum of 24 hours a month to supporting your community by helping at local Events or manning a First Response Ambulance.
Compassion
You will be present for your community during the best and worst times of their lives, this is both a privilege and a responsibility and requires compassion, empathy, calmness and professionalism. You will be embracing the diversity of our communities, while providing quality care to patients.
Core Values
Demonstrated behaviours that align with St John's core values - Do the right thing, Side by side, Straight up, Make it better, Open minds
Training
We will give you all the support and education needed to make you safe and effective in the field. This includes:

• A two-day in person Operations Induction course

• A two-day in person Operations Risk Management course which is designed to help you stay safe in your role

• A two-day in person Ambulance Driving course which is supported by online learning and the completion of a driving logbook

• A four-day in person First Responder course which is designed to enable you to assess patients and manage immediately life-threatening emergencies in the community. This is supported by online learning and the completion of a First Responder Student workbook

Qualifications
Before you apply, you will need the following :

• A full and clean NZ driver's 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
• A New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
• A Clean Police record
• To be able pass the St John assessment requirements - physical / literacy / numeracy test plus an interview
• Meet our health requirements by passing a health questionnaire
• To be trustworthy and reliable
• Have excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Have great time management
• To be computer literate

At the completion of the Operations Risk Management and First Responder courses you will be issued with a NZQA approved Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder) and will hold the clinical practice level of First Responder (the foundation clinical level for ambulance in New Zealand).
Once accepted, your online, classroom training and workbooks will take around 6-9 months to complete.
Commitment to continuous learning and training
You will be required to attend regular Station Trainings, these keep you skills fresh and connect you with your team. We also hold biannual refresher trainings (called EEC) that you will need to attend.
Once you are a First Responder there are opportunities to advance your qualifications and you can apply to enrol on our New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice, this takes program takes 18 months and will upskill you to an ATP (Authority to Practice) of EMT (Emergency Medical Technician).

Additional Information
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
This Volunteer role is to be based out of the Reefton station
Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 29th September 2024
For more information, please contact Sammie Potter - Recruitment Experience Advisor on 027 206 9128 for a confidential discussion. Job Reference REF225S
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 we’re 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 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.