Paramedic or Graduate Paramedic

Company Description

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi work 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.

Job Description

He aha te tūranga - About the role:  

We are currently recruiting for a qualified Paramedic to join our team in Waipukurau!

This is a permanent position, working a 4 x 4 DDNN roster.

We will also consider applications from Emergency Medical Technicians who are eligible for the Graduate Paramedic Pathway. 

Te waharoa o Waka Manaaki | Graduate Paramedic Programme is designed to support your transition into a career in paramedicine at Hato Hone St John with a supportive and passionate team of professionals to help you succeed. As a graduate with Hato Hone St John, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by providing life-saving care to those in need. 

We are looking for driven and compassionate individuals 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:

• Hold Paramedic ATP and be registered with Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council 

      Or

• Current permanent employee of Hato Hone St John holding EMT ATP and
• have completed a Bachelor of Health Science Paramedicine degree (or equivalent) and be eligible or already registered with Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council or 
• be in your final semester of study completing a Bachelor of Health Science Paramedicine (or equivalent) and be eligible to become registered with Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council on graduation 

For Graduate applicants, please attach a copy of your academic transcript to your application.  

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 21 June 2026.

For further information please contact Jade McInerney, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 095260528 Ext: 9970 or jade.mcinerney@stjohn.org.nz 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.

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.

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.