Volunteer Major Incident Support Specialist

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. Job Description Are you looking for a way to volunteer with Hato Hone St John, but frontline ambulance work isn’t for you? We are looking for friendly, practical, non‑clinical people to join our Major Incident Support Teams throughout New Zealand. As a MIST member, you will assist our ambulance crews and communities in a variety of ways depending on the situation. You might be helping to lift a patient, setting up at a music festival or providing support during anything from a local emergency to a national disaster. Whether it’s a planned event or an unexpected crisis, you will be part of the essential support crew working behind the scenes to keep ambulance operations running smoothly and make a real difference in your community. Responsibilities Maintain operational readiness of all MIST vehicles and equipment. Safely relocate and operate support, command or specialist vehicles. Respond to major incidents and events to undertake roles such as logistics, welfare, communications, safety or team leader. Training All new MIST members complete an initial foundation course, which includes an induction to HHSJ, operational risk management principles and driving training. This ensures you are well‑prepared to operate vehicles and equipment confidently and safely in emergency environments. Qualifications Hold a current, full, and clean New Zealand Class 1 Driver’s Licence. Hold a First Aid certificate level 2 (preferred). If you do not currently have one, training will be provided. Attend at least one training session per month to maintain operational readiness. Be ready to deploy within 30 minutes of activation when availability has been indicated. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrate strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Maintain a good level of physical fitness. Be at least 18 years of age. Consistently role‑model the core values of Hato Hone St John: Do the right thing, Side by side, Straight up, Make it better, Open minds. How to apply Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 15 August 2026. Please note that all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks, including but not limited to a 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 inclusion to better serve our communities, and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. 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 in the advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr