Hato Hone St John is hiring a Hato Hone St John Group Operations Manager | SmartRecruiters

Group Operations Manager Full-time Primary Location: Northland Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Company Description: St John New Zealand has been serving the community since 1885. Our 11,000-member team of personnel and volunteers work throughout New Zealand to enhance community health and wellbeing. From emergency response to health education and monitoring, we create life-changing impacts daily. Role Description: Reporting to the Area Operations Manager for Far North, the Group Operations Manager (GOM) will directly lead, guide, mentor, and support frontline personnel in a provincial, rural, or remote area, including casual, relief staff, and volunteers. GOMs are responsible for delivering efficient and effective Emergency Ambulance Services within their District. The Group Operations Manager will manage multiple portfolio responsibilities and participate in Area Operations planning. The primary focus will be staff management and support, with incident management secondary and clinical response tertiary. This is a permanent position, working 40 hours, Monday-Sunday. Qualifications: These roles require demonstrated competence at tactical management levels, with the ability to concentrate on operational details and execute strategies. Candidates must be informed by a robust understanding of operational matters and possess in-depth knowledge of challenges within health and social care sectors. Additional Information: Apply by clicking "I'm interested" before applications close on Thursday 4 December 2025. Contact Tanya Jeffery, Recruitment Advisor, at 09 526 0528 ext: 8793 or [email protected] for confidential discussion. Roles include access to marked pool vehicles. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including physical assessment, health check, and meeting St John medical standards. St John embraces diversity, welcoming everyone's authentic self. We value unique perspectives to better serve communities and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all individuals, particularly those from underrepresented groups. If you're excited and believe you have potential, we want to hear from you - even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the description. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.