Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician

Ko wai mātou - About us: 

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day. 

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician to join our dynamic team in Hamilton.

This is a fixed term position covering leave initially until at January 2027 and with potentially an additional 6 months. The roster is a DDNN 4 x 4 roster working an average of 42 hours per week. 

The ideal candidate will have an ATP at Paramedic level, however suitably qualified Emergency Medical Technicians will be considered.

We are looking for an experienced ambulance officer who is 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 applicant 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 current St John Authority to Practice at Paramedic level or Emergency Medical Technician
• Current Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) from Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council (if applicable)
• Excellent operational and clinical performance to date
• 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
• Evidence of CCE
• 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)

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 29 March 2026.

For more information, please contact Jade McInerney, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 095260528 ext: 9970 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment and health check. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet Hato Hone St John medical standards - Please click to review medical standards.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rerekētanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai.  E āwhinatia e mātou I ngā whakaaro rerekē, kia mahi pai I roto I ngā hāpori katoa.  Ko tā mātou nei haepapa, kia hanga tētahi āhuru mōwai mā tatou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

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%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.