Tertiary Employment Pathway

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. 

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

If you are currently completing a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) degree or diploma, or have recently graduated from a recognised NZ or Australia tertiary provider, this is your opportunity to take the first step in your career!

The Tertiary Employment Pathway is designed for students eager to enter the workforce and apply their studies in a real world setting. This is a permanent full time Emergency Medical Technician role through a structured programme, it does not offer a pathway to Paramedic Authority to Practice.

The next intake will begin in July 2026, in Auckland and Waikato. You will be fully supported through a comprehensive onboarding process, including a two-week induction, AORM, clinical support days, and a two-day local induction, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to succeed.

We are looking for driven and compassionate graduates 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.

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) degree or diploma from an approved New Zealand or Australian Tertiary Provider within two years or
• Successfully completed semester 3 of study at AUT or Te Pukenga Whitireia or
• Successfully completed semester 4 of study at Griffith University or Charles Sturt University or
• Successfully completed the Diploma of Emergency Health Care from the Australian Paramedical College (APC).
• Have New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Have a full New Zealand or Australian driver's licence held for at least one year OR a full New Zealand driver's licence held for less than one year and have completed an NZTA approved advanced driving course.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply:

Please attach your resume, a copy of your academic transcript and a copy of both sides of your driver's license to your application. 

Click “I’m interested” before applications close Tuesday, 31st March 2025.

For further information please contact Simone Gillespie - [email protected] or 09 526 0528 ext. 8938 for a confidential discussion.  

Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment,psychometric assessment,  police vetting, health check, and reference checks.  For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet Hato Hone St John Medical Standards for Driving

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.