Operations Resource Assistant

Ko wai mātou - About us: 

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

He aha te tūranga - About the role:

We have an opportunity with our Canterbury Emergency Ambulance Service for a non-clinical person to work in the cutting-edge Christchurch Make Ready Hub, located in the Christchurch CBD, as a fixed-term part-time contract, ending March 2027 on a 4x4 roster. Ambulance Resource Assistant (what we call internally - Operations Resource Assistants or ORAs).

This is an important ambulance support role with a primary focus to prepare Hato Hone St John vehicles for operational readiness which means you'll be an essential worker supporting our front-line emergency service. 

In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control, while ensuring our ambulances are fully stocked, serviced, and available where they’re needed most. You’ll actively monitor fleet status, carry out routine maintenance and equipment checks, and coordinate vehicle movements to support seamless service delivery. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, take pride in attention to detail, and want to contribute to a service that makes a real difference every day, this is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact.

Please note this is a fixed-term, part-time role (31.5 hours per week) on a 4-on 4-off roster. 

Ko wai koe - About you:

• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written is essential
• Willing to learn about infection control and managing biohazards
• Knowledge of maintaining vehicles would be advantageous
• First Aid Certificate advantageous but not essential
• Full Drivers Licence
• Demonstrate 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 Thursday 8 October 2026.

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.