Support ambulance team to deliver patient care and drive ambulances across Rodney area during shifts

Emergency Medical Assistant

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we have nearly 12,000 kaimahi working across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through health education, access and monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day.

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Emergency Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician to join our team in Rodney Area!

This is a Fixed Term position until 31 December 2026, working a 4x4 DDNN relief roster. Covering Otamatea, Mangawhai, and Wellsford stations.

In this role you will:

  • Work alongside a qualified Ambulance Officer
  • Drive the ambulance and assist with the delivery of patient care (under supervision)
  • Ensure operational readiness of vehicle and equipment
  • Complete other relevant administrative tasks

We are looking for individuals who are adaptable and can settle into our team with ease, work alongside both paid and volunteer staff and provide a high level of care to our patients. The ideal applicants would have a positive demeanour, willingness to contribute to station portfolios, and champion clinical excellence.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A minimum of a Hato Hone St John First Responder qualification or ATP of EMT
  • Excellent driving record
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
  • A genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others
  • The ability to work under pressure as part of a team
  • New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or work visa
  • Demonstrated behaviours that align with Hato Hone St John's core values - Do the right thing (Mahi Tika), Side by Side (Tū Tahi), Straight Up (Mahi Pono), Make it better (Whakapai Ake), Open Minds (Whakaaro Nui)

Additional Information

Click " I'm interested " before applications close on Sunday 27 September 2026.

For further information please contact Nicol Da Silva on nicol.dasilva@stjohn.org.nz or 09 526 0528 ext. 8477 for a confidential discussion.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment, psychometric assessment, police vetting, health check, and reference checks. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet Hato Hone St John Medical Standards for Driving.

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.

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