He aha te tūranga - About the role:
We are currently recruiting volunteers for Christchurch Metro!
Volunteering with Ambulance & Events is a big commitment that provides huge rewards. By working at community events and on an ambulance your role is varied, but the focus is always on providing quality care to patients.
Our Ambulance & Events Volunteers provide care and support to our patients through their journey which may start at a 111 call and end either being referred to another health care provider, treated on scene, or transported to a medical facility. As an Events Volunteer you could be covering anything from local and international sports events to school fairs or a concert.
We offer NZQA recognised training and will give you all the support and education needed to make you safe and effective in the field. Once accepted, your online and classroom training and workbooks will take around 6-9 months to complete.
Ko wai koe - About you:
You will have a desire to help people in a compassionate and professional way, embracing the diversity our communities offer and be committed to continuous learning and training. Without question, you will be trustworthy and reliable, able to display excellent communication skills (written and oral) and have great time management.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- To reside in the Christchurch Metropolitan Area (including Sumner, Lyttelton, and Governor's Bay) to allow for appropriate response times
- A full and clean NZ driver's licence for at least 12 months or have completed an approved NZTA advanced driving course (if full licence held for less than 12 months)
- To be 18 years of age or over
- New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency 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
- To be able pass Hato Hone St John assessments - physical assessment, health questionnaire, literacy and numeracy assessments and an interview
- To be available for regular duty and training (approximately two 12 hour shifts and one training session per month).
As part of the recruitment process, you are required to be available and attend the following:
Information Evenings - 9th or 12th November
Assessment Centre - Evening on the 25th or Daytime on the 28th of November
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Candidates for this recruitment must be available to attend their face-to-face foundation courses (10 days in total) in Christchurch. There are TWO courses and sets of dates available.
First Set of Courses:
Ambulance Operations Induction (2 days): 20th and 21st of March 2027
Ambulance Operations Risk Mitigation (2 days): 22nd and 23rd of March 2027
Driving (2 days): 10th and 11th of April 2027 OR 17th and 18th of April 2027
Ambulance First Responder (4 days): 1st to the 4th of May 2027
Second Set of Courses:
Ambulance Operations Induction (2 days): 15th and 16th of May 2027
Ambulance Operations Risk Mitigation (2 days): 17th and 18th of May 2027
Driving (2 days): 19th and 20th of June 2027 OR 3rd and 4th of July 2027
Ambulance First Responder (4 days): 10th to the 13th of June 2027
Please note, there are strictly limited roles available and we are expecting a high volume of applications. Only candidates who reside in the Christchurch Metropolitan Area will be considered for this recruitment.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 1st of November, 2026.
For further information please contact Natalia Bregano, natalia.bregano@stjohn.org.nz.
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 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 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.