Provide on-call emergency medical care to patients in Eastern Bay of Plenty

Emergency Medical Assistant and Emergency Medical Technician

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 are looking for Casual Emergency Medical Assistants and Emergency Medical Technicians to join us on an as-required basis in Eastern Bay of Plenty area to cover shifts in Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne and Kawerau. 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 current St John qualification at First Responder or Authority to Practice at EMT
  • Excellent operational and clinical performance to date
  • 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
  • Evidence of CCE
  • 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 Wednesday 7 October 2026. For further information please contact Tanya Jeffery, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 095260528 Ext: 8783 or tanya.jeffery@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.

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.

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