Area Committee Secretary

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.

The secretary is the chief organiser of the committee. They:

• ensure everyone has everything they need to make the meeting run smoothly in plenty of time 
• take minutes of all the decisions and actions decided upon at the meeting
• support the chairperson 
• coordinates all the correspondence for the committee (both during and between meetings) 

Skills and capabilities of a committee secretary

An ideal committee secretary has the following skills:

• Organising skills
• Information management and dissemination
• Self-motivation and drive
• Interpersonal and relationship skills
• Administration skills
• Computer literacy

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

For further information please contact Sara Symons and 0800 STJOHN extension 8783.

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.