Ōtaki, Wellington Region, New Zealand Remote (City) Employment

Hato Hone St John is hiring a First Response Unit Ambulance Volunteer

About the Role

Hato Hone St John is looking for a committed First Response Unit Ambulance Volunteer to join our team in Ōtaki. You will provide vital care and support to patients through their journey, from the initial 111 call to on-scene treatment or transport. This volunteer role is a cornerstone of our community-focused care.

What You'll Do

  • Provide care and support to patients through their journey from 111 call to referral, on-scene treatment, or transport to a medical facility.
  • Cover community events as an Events Volunteer, ranging from local and international sports events to school fairs or concerts.

What We're Looking For

  • 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).
  • Be 18 years of age or over.
  • Have New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status.
  • Have a clean police record.
  • Be able to pass Hato Hone St John assessments - physical assessment, health questionnaire, literacy and numeracy assessments and an interview.
  • Meet Hato Hone St John Medical Standards.
  • Be available for regular duty and training (approximately two 12 hour shifts and one training session per month).
  • Live within a 15 minute drive from the Ōtaki Station.

Benefits & Compensation

  • NZQA recognised training.
  • All support and education needed to be safe and effective in the field.

Work Mode

This is a local volunteer role based in Ōtaki, New Zealand.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Required Skills
First ResponseEmergency Medical CarePatient AssessmentPatient TransportAdvanced DrivingHealth AssessmentLiteracyNumeracy
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About company
Hato Hone St John

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.

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Job Details
Department Healthcare Services - Allied Health
Category other
Posted 15 days ago