Hato Hone St John is looking for a dedicated volunteer to join our community service as a Health Shuttle Driver and Assistant. You will be part of a vital service that makes over 90,000 trips per year, transporting people to and from essential medical and health-related appointments on a koha (donation) basis. This role is highly customer focused and requires a commitment to providing excellent, compassionate service.
What You'll Do
- Drive a St John Shuttle vehicle to transport clients to and from essential medical and health related appointments.
- Ensure clients safely reach their appointments on time.
- Provide minimal assistance to clients, which requires a good level of physical fitness.
What We're Looking For
- You have held a full and clean New Zealand Drivers Licence for at least 12 months.
- You can commit to one shift rostered per week or fortnight.
- You have excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- You are friendly, caring, and compassionate, with a genuine interest in the well-being of others.
- You have an aptitude for diverse cultures.
- You are physically fit.
- You can satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks including Police checks, driver checks, and medical clearance.
- You can meet the St John medical standards for driving roles.
- You can complete a full Police vetting as per the Children's Act 2014.
Benefits & Compensation
- Relevant training, including First Aid Level 1.
- A uniform.
- Ongoing support.
- St John membership, which provides a free ambulance service for immediate family.
Work Mode
This is a local, community-based volunteer role for our Kawakawa / Bay of Islands service.
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.
