Job Opportunity: Tertiary Employment Pathway - Hato Hone St John

• Emergency Medical Technician
• Full-time
• Primary Location: Auckland
• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

He aha te tūranga - About the role:

If you are currently completing a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) degree or diploma, or have recently graduated from a recognised NZ or Australia tertiary provider, this is your opportunity to take the first step in your career!

The Tertiary Employment Pathway is designed for students eager to enter the workforce and apply their studies in a real world setting. This is a permanent full time Emergency Medical Technician role through a structured programme, it does not offer a pathway to Paramedic Authority to Practice at this stage.

We are hiring for the following areas:

• Auckland
• Waikato
• Central

We have intakes in February and March 2026. You will be fully supported through a comprehensive onboarding process, including a two-week induction, AORM, clinical support days, and a two-day local induction, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to succeed.

We are looking for driven and compassionate graduates who are committed to help us achieve our mission, and who have a willingness to demonstrate behaviours that align with Hato Hone St John core values - Do the right thing, Side by side, straight up, Make it better, Open minds.

Qualifications Ko wai koe - About you:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) degree or diploma from an approved New Zealand or Australian Tertiary Provider within two years or
• Successfully completed semester 3 of study at AUT or Whitireia or
• Successfully completed semester 4 of study at Griffith University or Charles Sturt University or
• Successfully completed the Diploma of Emergency Health Care from the Australian Paramedical College (APC).
• Full NZ driving licence and either have held it for at least one year OR have a full licence and have completed an NZTA approved advanced driving course OR hold an Australian full licence.
• A current CV and cover letter.
• A copy of your academic transcript in your application. If you are unable to obtain a copy of your transcript, a screenshot of your grades is acceptable.

Additional Information Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply:

Find out more and apply here. Applications close Monday 29 September 2025.

For more information, please contact recruitment@stjohn.org.nz.

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.