Community Engagement Administrator

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: 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Administrator to join our Central West Community Engagement team, in this permanent, full time (40 hour) role. 

Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, a fundamental part of this role is about providing high level administrative support to our nine local Area Committees in the Waipa King Country District which includes Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, Benneydale, Piopio, Putaruru, Taumarunui and Tokoroa.

Hato Hone St John Area Committees are made up of highly valued Tūao (volunteers) who have a strong community focus. Therefore, we are seeking someone who brings equal passion for meeting community needs and has the ability to easily build strong relationships with Area Committees, internal and external stakeholders.

This role is based in Hamilton and we offer a hybrid working model (Wednesdays + one other day of choice in the office). Regular travel across the region will be required, as well as occasional evening and weekend work. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide financial support by assisting with grant applications, and managing budgets
• Resolve queries, process and authorise invoices and purchase orders, and handle general administrative tasks
• Develop community impact plans and coordinate with support networks for Area Committees
• Assist in community engagement activities, facilitate learning opportunities, and organise District Forums
• Participate in promotional and fundraising efforts
• Oversee property maintenance and write content for the regional newsletter and social media with a high standard of written English
• Understand Te Tiriti o Waitangi (desirable) and have knowledge of tikanga Māori and Te Reo, or a genuine willingness to learn

Ko wai koe - About you:

Skills and experience you'll bring

• Previous administration and basic accounting experience
• Highly confident in working across the MS Office Suite
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• A strong customer focus with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of professionalism and a 'can-do' attitude and
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours occasionally
• Ability to adapt changes quickly
• A full clean New Zealand full driver’s licence

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Thursday 18 March 2026. Interviews will be held on 31 March.

For further information please contact Jessica Parr, Recruitment Advisor on [email protected] or call 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 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.