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.
Making over 90,000 trips per year across the motu, the St John Waka Ora Health Shuttle is a community service, delivered by volunteers that transports people to and from essential health and wellbeing appointments. The service is often used by older people, by people who are unable to drive a vehicle and those who cannot access other transport options.
Job Description
He aha te tūranga - About the role:
The Community Transport Manager is responsible for implementation of our Health Shuttle strategy throughout Te Waipounamu/South Island including:
- Service delivery, new service, expansions, and standard improvements
- Developing and nurturing relationships with local iwi and community groups
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support the implementation of Maori community health transport initiatives
- Providing leadership and support to assigned services
- Contributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of annual budgets
Based in either Christchurch or Timaru, you'll travel throughout the South Island to engage with, and support, each of your 15 services. This will combine both self-driven commutes and flights. The area covered does not include Nelson/Blenheim or Motueka.
Qualifications
Ko wai koe - About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in managing, motivating, and engaging teams
- Demonstrated passion for community engagement and volunteer collaboration
- Strong personal drive, enthusiasm, and initiative
- Resilient, positive, and adaptable, with a flexible, and results focused attitude
- Strong relationship building skills including with community groups, iwi, and internal/external stakeholders
Additional Information
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply:
Click “I’m interested” before applications close Wednesday 18 June. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so don't hesitate!
For further information please email Gemma Bardsley, Recruitment Experience Advisor at 0800 ST JOHN 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.
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.
