Watch Operations Manager

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 passionate about making a positive difference for our people? Do you have the capability and credibility to lead effectively within a dynamic Emergency Ambulance environment? Do you value people as our greatest asset? If the answer is yes, then we are seeking applications for a permanent Watch Operations Manager in the Western Bay of Plenty! This position is based on brown watch, working a 4 x 4 DDNN roster. This position is a dynamic and responsive role with a focus on ensuring our people have the tools and support that they require to perform and enjoy their roles on a day-to-day basis. This is a great development opportunity if you are seeking a role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our people, and that will provide you with the foundational experience you will need to kick-start a career in leadership and management. Reporting to the Area Operations Manager,this role holds line management responsibility for paid frontline personnel along with non-watch aligned volunteers, casuals, and relief personnel and is responsible for enabling the efficient and effective provision of EAS within the district. This role will have access to a response capable pool car during work hours. Watch Operations Managers focus on: Staff Management and Support Clinical Response (first response and clinical backup are actively de-emphasized) Qualifications Ko wai koe - About you: The role requires demonstrated people leadership in a complex environment, ideally with an understanding of the health sector or emergency services. A clinical or ambulance background is not essential and we will train you to First Responder level if required. 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. If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr