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
He aha te tūranga - About the role:
We are currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced Paramedic or EMT to join our team in Taupō,
This is a fixed term position working a 4 x 4 relief roster, from September 2025 until May 2026.
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
Ko wai koe - About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A current St John Authority to Practice at EMT or Paramedic level
- Current Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) from Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council (if Paramedic)
- 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
- 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
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Friday 11 July 2025.
For further information please contact Tanya Jeffery, Recruitment Advisor on tanya.jeffery@stjohn.org.nz or 09 526 0528 ext: 8793 for a confidential discussion.
Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment and health check. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet 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 rerekētanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou I ngā whakaaro rerekē, kia mahi pai I roto I ngā hāpori katoa. Ko tā mātou nei haepapa, kia hanga tētahi āhuru mōwai mā tatou, 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.