First Aid Instructor

Red Cross; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Discounts on Southern Cross health

Accommodation provided

Job summary

New Zealand Red Cross is seeking a dedicated First Aid Instructor in Whangarei to deliver first aid training across Northland. The role involves facilitating engaging courses, meeting NZRC standards, and ensuring learners receive support to succeed.

A background in emergency care is beneficial, with accommodation provided during training periods. Applicant must have a full NZ driver’s licence, be able to teach in a classroom setting, and be willing to work weekends and some evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching environment is preferred.
• Full clean NZ Driver’s Licence is required.
• Physical capability to demonstrate first aid techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work weekend and evening shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality NZRC first aid courses and approved training programmes across the Northland region.
• Facilitate engaging, effective courses meeting NZRC standards and guidelines.
• Travel across Northland (Whangarei to the top) with some overnight stays; accommodation provided.
• Rostered shifts across a seven-day period, including weekends.

Skills

Teaching experience

First aid knowledge

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Weekend availability

Job description

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

First Aid Instructor

Permanent, Full-time

37.5 hours per week/75 hours per fortnight

Whangarei

NZRC offers a starting total remuneration for this role of circa $68k with progression of remuneration based on attaining relevant qualifications. Our remuneration comprises of base salary as well as employer contribution to KiwiSaver. While remuneration rates are set to reflect that we are a humanitarian not for profit organisation, we believe our employee leave provision and inclusive culture, provide a highly rewarding work experience.

As a First Aid Instructor you’ll report to a First Aid Training Team Leader and play a key role in delivering high-quality New Zealand Red Cross (NZRC) first aid courses and other approved training programmes across the Northland region. You’ll facilitate engaging, effective courses that meet NZRC standards, policies, and guidelines, ensuring every learner receives the support they need to succeed.

This role involves facilitating training courses across the Northland (from Whangarei to the top of Northland) region and requires some overnight travel. During the training period, the successful candidate will need to complete training in Auckland before commencing the role full-time in Whangarei. Accommodation will be provided.

The successful candidate will also need to be available for rostered shifts across a seven-day period, including weekends.

In this role, we are looking for someone who has the capability to:

• Teach first aid to the public in a way that promotes calmness, confidence, and competence during emergency situations.
• Strengthen individuals’ ability to recognise and respond appropriately to real medical emergencies through practical, hands‑on training.
• Have fun sharing knowledge with people using Red Cross’s nationally recognised First Aid programme.
• Enjoy interacting with classrooms of people and receiving the positive feedback that comes from people as they learn new, life‑saving skills

We encourage you to apply for this role if you have (at least some of) these competencies:

• A background in Emergency Care Services or related Health field is beneficial
• Experience in a teaching environment preferred
• Full clean NZ Driver’s License is required
• Physical capability to safely demonstrate first aid techniques, including lifting, kneeling, and moving through a full range of motion as required for effective teaching.
• The confidence to interact with a cross-section of the public.
• Passion for teaching and promoting safety within the community.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to be available to work weekends and evenings when required.

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, with over 13,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier‑free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.

Our benefits include:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 12/11/2026.

Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.