Build and sustain telecare alarm sales across Hokitika/Greymouth/Reefton corridor

Telecare Field Representative

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.

As Aotearoa's leading medical alarm provider, our St John Medical Alarm team are passionate about helping seniors, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable members of our community stay independent for longer. Our monitored alarm systems provide peace of mind, ensuring that help is just the push of a button away.

As a Telecare Field Representative, you'll play a vital role in supporting our customers by:

  • Building positive, trusting relationships with those who rely on our medical alarms.
  • Demonstrating and installing our monitored alarm systems, ensuring customers feel confident using them.
  • Converting interest in our service to a secured sale.
  • Providing top-notch customer care, including servicing and troubleshooting alarm equipment.
  • Promoting our services at community events and group demonstrations.
  • Responding promptly to emergency alerts and coordinate appropriate assistance.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 24 hours across three days a week, Mon, Tue & Fri. You will also be on call every second weekend, with allowances provided.

This role covers Hokitika, Greymouth & Reefton however, you will support the Westport based Rep and cover their area when needed.

You don't need prior experience with medical alarms—we'll teach you everything you need to know! What matters most is your ability to connect with people and provide outstanding customer support.

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

  • Experience in a customer-facing role.
  • Strong empathy and personal resilience.
  • Good technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in sales would be advantageous.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills.
  • A full New Zealand driver licence with confidence driving on open and rural roads.

If you love helping people and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today.

Click "I'm interested" before applications close on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026.

For further information please contact Anita Teague anita.teague@stjohn.org.nz 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.