Life-Saving Ambulance First Responder Volunteer

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 a team of volunteers to operate our First Response Unit (FRU) ambulance to supplement our frontline crews. The FRU will operate in time‑critical emergency incidents (i.e. cardiac arrest) when a full‑time ambulance is not immediately available. FRU volunteers will be supplied with pagers and can choose when they respond; there is no roster or obligation. Volunteer crews will meet at the Station, take the FRU to the scene and provide the critical patient care until further assistance arrives. What we provide Continuous and regular NZQA‑recognised advanced first aid and clinical training Driving and radio training Ongoing support An excellent sense of team and purpose Membership of one of New Zealand's most trusted brands, with benefits and discounts for St John services, products, and at national and local retailers Support you can expect after joining our team A two day Operations Induction course. A two day Operations Risk Management course designed to help you stay safe in the field. A two day Ambulance Driving course (where driving is part of your role) supported by online learning and the completion of a driving logbook. A four day First Responder course designed to enable you to assess patients and manage immediately life‑threatening emergencies in the community. This is supported by online learning and the completion of a First Responder Student workbook. At the completion of the Operations Risk Management and First Responder courses you will be issued with a Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder) and will hold the clinical practice level of First Responder (the foundation clinical level for ambulance in New Zealand). Qualifications Ko wai koe — About you: A full and clean NZ driver’s licence for at least 12 months or a completed approved NZTA advanced driving course (if full licence held for less than 12 months) At least 18 years of age A New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status A First Aid certificate level 2 is preferred, but if you don’t currently have one, we’ll provide the training A clean police record Ability to pass the recruitment assessment, including physical written and interview assessments Meeting our medical standards Being trustworthy and reliable Having excellent communication skills (written and oral) Ideally living within a short drive of the station to be able to respond Your commitment Once accepted, your online and classroom training will take around 6–9 months to complete. Upon completion of training, you will be expected to remain engaged in training and attend a reasonable number of callouts. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr