Community Educator

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 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.

Job Description

He aha te tūranga – About the role :

The St John in Schools programme provides learning experiences for pre-school through to high-school aged tamariki to empower them to act in an emergency. With curricula already designed, your role is to bring our programme to life! You’ll create an engaging learning environment, adapting your approach to different age groups and learning styles.

• 3 days / 24 hours per week – start date 19 January 2026
• Dunedin based – travel to centres / schools / kura is required, from Balclutha through to Palmerston, and the surrounding areas
• Work use car provided
• $29 per hour

Please click here for more information on our St John in Schools programme. If you are viewing from Seek, please visit our website stjohn.org.nz under ‘what we do’.

This is a fantastic permanent part-time role, with great flexibility to plan and schedule your working week of 3 days (24h). Programme delivery will be within school opening hours, however, any planning, preparation, and admin can be done at a time that suits you. Please note that this role has a 19 January 2026 start date.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe – About you :

To be successful in this role, you will :

Frequently Asked Questions :

What happens during school holidays?

You have a few options during school holidays. These include :

We’ll work with you to find the best fit for your needs.

How much admin is involved?

Approximately 20% of your role will involve administrative tasks.

Who books the education sessions?

To start with, we’ll take care of booking sessions for you as you settle into the role. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll take the lead in contacting kura / schools to arrange sessions and explore opportunities with new sites.

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 30th November. We may begin reviewing and contacting candidates sooner so encourage you to apply early. Interviews will take place 8th & 9th December.

For further information please contact Jessica Parr at (email protected) or 0800 ST JOHN x 3349 for a confidential discussion.

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 rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, 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.

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