Watch Operations Manager

Ko wai matou - About us :

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since

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.

Job Description

He aha te turanga - About the role :

Are you passionate about making positive change for our people?

Do you have the skills and attributes to be an effective leader in the Emergency Ambulance environment?

Do you believe that our people are our most valuable asset?

If the answer is yes, then we are seeking applications for a permanent Watch Operations Manager in Taranaki to start mid-late February

This position is a dynamic and responsive role with a focus on ensuring our people have the tools and support that they require to perform and enjoy their roles on a day-to-day basis.

This is a great development opportunity if you are seeking a role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our people, and that will provide you with the foundational experience you will need to kick-start a career in leadership and management.

Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, this role holds line management responsibility for paid frontline personnel along with non-watch aligned volunteers, casuals, and relief personnel and is responsible for enabling the efficient and effective provision of EAS within the district.

Watch Operations Managers focus on :

Staff Management and Support

Incident Management

Clinical Response (first response and clinical backup are actively de-emphasised)

The shift pattern of this role is DDDD, working red / brown watch.

This role will have access to a response capable pool car during work hours.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you :

The role requires demonstrated people leadership in a complex environment, ideally with an understanding of the health sector or emergency services.

A clinical or ambulance background is not essential and we will train you to First Responder level if required.

Additional Information

Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click "I'm interested" before applications close on Sunday 23 November

For further information please contact Jade McInerney, Recruitment Advisor on

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• for a confidential discussion.

These roles have access to a marked pool vehicle.

Please note : all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to physical assessment, health check and requirement to meet Hato Hone St John 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 pohiritia nei e matou, te whanau o Hato Hone St John, nga rereketanga o ia tangata ki te haramai.

E awhinatia e matou I nga whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai I roto I nga hapori katoa.

Ko ta matou nei haepapa, kia hanga tetahi ahuru mowai ma 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 korero.

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