Emergency Medical Assistant
He aha te tūranga - About the role:
We have an opportunity an Emergency Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician to join our team in Waihi!
This is a permanent role working a 4 x 4 DDNN roster.
In this role you will:
- Work alongside a qualified Ambulance Officer
- Drive the ambulance and assist with the delivery of patient care
- Ensure operational readiness of vehicle and equipment
- Complete other relevant administrative tasks
Ko wai koe - About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A current St John Authority to Practice (ATP) at First Responder or EMT
- Excellent operational and clinical performance to date
- Excellent driving record
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
- A genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others
- The ability to work under pressure as part of a team
- Evidence of CCE
- New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or work visa
- Demonstrated behaviours that align with Hato Hone St John's core values - Do the right thing (Mahi Tika), Side by Side (Tū Tahi), Straight Up (Mahi Pono), Make it better (Whakapai Ake), Open Minds (Whakaaro Nui)
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Tuesday 6th October 2026.
For further information please contact Tanya Jeffery, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 095260528 Ext: 8793 or tanya.jeffery@stjohn.org.nz for a confidential discussion.
Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment and health check. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet Hato Hone St John medical standards - Please click to review medical standards.
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.