Community Educator

Hato Hone St John; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Car and petrol provided

Job summary

Hato Hone St John seeks a passionate educator to deliver the St John in Schools programme across Christchurch and surrounding areas. You will create engaging learning environments, adapting for diverse ages and learning styles, while coordinating planning and administration.

The role is permanent part-time (3 days/24 hours per week), with school-hour delivery and flexibility for planning. Travel across Selwyn to Kaikoura is required; a full NZ driver’s licence is essential, and a company car is

Qualifications

• Loves working with young people and can engage them in a meaningful way.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and learning styles.
• Can adapt teaching methods to suit different age groups and needs.
• Well-organised with great time management skills.
• Able to travel across the region with a full, clean NZ driver’s licence.
• Basic knowledge of Te Reo Māori is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the St John in Schools programme to tamariki across Christchurch and wider Selwyn–Kaikoura region.
• Plan, prepare, and admin work; approx. 20% of time.
• Travel to centres, schools and kura; build relationships with schools and communities.

Skills

Engage with youth

Time management

Able to travel across region

Tools

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we havenearly 12,000kaimahiworking across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through high health education,accessand monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day.

Job Description

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.

• 3 days / 24 hours per week - start date 18th January 2027
• Christchurch based - travel to centres/schools/kura is required, from Selwyn to Kaikoura, and the surrounding areas
• Work use car + petrol provided

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 3 days (24h). Programme delivery will be within school opening hours, however, any planning, preparation, and admin can be done at a time that suits you. Please note that this is role has a 18January 2027 start date.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Loves working with young people and can engage them in a meaningful way
• Has an understanding of diverse cultures and learning styles
• Can adapt teaching methods to suit different age groups and needs
• Is well-organised with great time management skills
• Is able to travel across the region with a full, clean NZ driver’s licence
• Has a genuine passion for empowering tamariki

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:

• Running sessions for early childhood education (ECE) or holiday programmes,
• Taking annual leave, and/or
• Opting for leave without pay.

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.

Additional Information

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.