Emergency Medical Assistant and Emergency Medical Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Foxton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hato Hone St John in Foxton, New Zealand, seeks an Emergency Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. The role involves driving the ambulance and assisting with patient care under supervision.

You will ensure vehicle and equipment readiness, complete administrative tasks, and work alongside paid and volunteer staff to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Hato Hone St John First Responder qualification or ATP of EMT.
• Excellent driving record.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
• Genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others.
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a team.
• NZ citizenship, permanent residency or work visa.
• Demonstrated alignment with Hato Hone St John's core values.

Responsibilities

• Drive the ambulance and assist with delivery of patient care (under supervision).
• Ensure operational readiness of vehicle and equipment.
• Complete other relevant administrative tasks.

Skills

Driving

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

First Responder or EMT ATP

Job description

Emergency Medical Assistant and Emergency Medical Technician

• Full-time
• Primary Location: Whanganui/Manawatu
• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

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.

We have an opportunity for an Emergency Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician to join our team in Foxton!

This is a Permanent Fulltime position, working a 4x4 DDNN roster.

In this role you will:

• Drive the ambulance and assist with the delivery of patient care (under supervision)
• Ensure operational readiness of vehicle and equipment
• Complete other relevant administrative tasks

We are looking for individuals who are adaptable and can settle into our team with ease, work alongside both paid and volunteer staff and provide a high level of care to our patients. The ideal applicants would have a positive demeanour, willingness to contribute to station portfolios, and champion clinical excellence.

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of a Hato Hone St John First Responder qualification or ATP of EMT
• 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
• 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)

Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment, psychometric assessment, police vetting, health check, and reference checks. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet Hato Hone St John Medical Standards for Driving

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.

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%.