Operations Support Volunteer

Ko wai mātou - About us:

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.

He aha te tūranga- About the role:

We have a opportunities with our Akaroa team for non-clinical persons to volunteer as Operational Support.

This is an important ambulance support role with a primary focus to prepare Hato Hone St John vehicles for operational readiness which means you'll be an essential worker supporting our front-line emergency service. The role will involve station administration, ordering and driving of certain vehicles with additional project work as required.

We're looking for flexible and adaptable people with no previous experience required - training provided!

Please note that this role does not include responding to medical emergencies and does not have a clinical component.

Ko wai koe- About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Full NZ drivers license
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and planning skills
• Reasonable competence in computer systems
• Reliability and punctuality
• Friendly, approachable attitude
• The ability to work unsupervised or equally as part of a diverse team.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 30 September 2026.

Please note: 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 JohnMedical 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.

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.