We are seeking graduates of BHSc in Paramedicine to join our graduate training programme in both Greater Wellington and the Wairarapa with an intake start date of the 12 of January 2026.
Wellington Free Ambulance’s vision is to be a trusted and reliable ambulance service that provides excellence in emergency response and connected services to move our communities to better health.
We’re the only emergency ambulance service for Greater Wellington and Wairarapa and proud of the place we hold in our communities, and the high-quality care that our people deliver every day. As well as providing emergency ambulance services, Wellington Free Ambulance also provides a Patient Transfer Service that transports patients to and from scheduled healthcare appointments, a Clinical Communications Centre answering 111 calls, and Event Medical support to a huge number of community, sporting and festival events. We also teach our communities lifesaving CPR skills through The Lloyd Morrison Foundation Heartbeat Programme.
Wellington Free Ambulance has been described as having a boutique feel due to the specific region we serve. Our region covers an area from Cook Strait in the south to just north of Waikanae around Peka Peka on the Kāpiti Coast. In the Wairarapa, our area goes as far north as Mt Bruce. In total, around 500,000 people call our region home. Thanks to our boutique feel, when you join you become part of our whānau and really do make a huge impact on our communities!
Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture and to improve our organisational performance. We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being.
About the role
As a Graduate Paramedic you will be required to provide the highest possible standard of patient care in a consistently efficient, effective, and professional manner.
Full training and support is provided, including classroom days, driving training, and a preceptor on the road. Our program is designed to ensure you are confident providing our patients clinical excellence and professionalism in all situations and interactions.
We offer fantastic on the job training and career progression opportunities to move you through the various authorities to practice and grow your career in Paramedicine.
This is a full-time role, and we are seeking applicants who will be available to start on the 12th of January 2025.
The assessment days are likely to be held on the week of the 6th of October. Those outside our region will be required to attend an online Assessment.
After reviewing your application, if you progress to the next stage, you will receive a link to complete a video interview. Those who progress will undertake the following steps: psychometric testing, a behavioural interview, a clinical assessment and reference checks.
Who we are looking for
We are currently looking for Graduate Paramedics to work in both the Wairarapa and Greater Wellington regions. To be successful in this role you will need:
What we can offer
Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer with a focus on ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture and to improve our organisational performance. We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being.
For a copy of the job description, click here.
Applications close 31 August 2025. For more information, click here.
Disclaimer: The above material is provided by the employer and the College is not responsible for any inaccuracies. For any queries about the position please contact the advertised employer.
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