Ko wai mātou - About us:
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.
He aha te tūranga - About the role:
The St John in Schools programme provides learning experiences for pre-school through to high-school aged tamariki to empower them to act in an emergency. With curricula already designed, your role is to bring our programme to life! You’ll create an engaging learning environment, adapting your approach to different age groups and learning styles.
Please click here for more information on our St John in Schools programme. If you are viewing from Seek, please visit our website stjohn.org.nz under 'what we do'.
This is a fantastic permanent part-time role, with great flexibility to plan and schedule your working week of 2 days. Programme delivery will be within school opening hours, however, any planning, preparation, and admin can be done at a time that suits you.
We’re looking for someone who:
A basic knowledge of Te Reo Māori is highly desirable but not essential.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What happens during school holidays?
You have flexibility! Options include:
We’ll work with you to find the best fit for your needs.
How much admin is involved?
Approximately 20% of your role will be admin-related.
Who books the education sessions?
Initially, we’ll handle bookings while you settle in. Once comfortable, you’ll take the lead in reaching out to schools/kura and building new relationships.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click “I’m interested” before applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 19 July 2026
For further information please contact Jessica Parr at jessica.parr@stjohn.org.nz or 0800 ST JOHN x 3349 for a confidential discussion.
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 rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, 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.
Our Hato Hone St John people are passionate about serving their communities and caring for fellow New Zealanders. We are a charity and have a volunteer ethos, with paid and volunteer members working side by side towards our mission:
We step forward, when help is needed. For better. For life.
Ka tū ake, hei kaiāwhina. Mō te pai. Mō te orange.
Local and global
Hato Hone St John was founded in New Zealand in 1885 and is a part of the fabric of all communities throughout Aotearoa. St John is well known around the world for helping enrich the health and wellbeing of global communities. Although we operate and are funded entirely independently here in New Zealand, we’re proud to be a part of this important and long established Order.
Enhancing health and wellbeing
Those who work for Hato Hone St John are driven by the desire to help their local communities by providing essential health-related services. Our values - Whakaaro nui (We have open minds), Mahi tika (Do the right thing), Piritaha (We stand side by side), Mahi pono (We are straight up) and Whakapai ake (We make it better) - help us to achieve our vision of 'enhanced health and well-being for all New Zealanders'.
Hato Hone St John is at the frontline of medical response providing Ambulance Services throughout New Zealand. We’re also part of the broader landscape of health and social care, through our provision of first aid training, event medical services, medical alarms, youth programmes and a wide range of community programmes.
