Youth Administrator Volunteer

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: 

Hato Hone St John Youth programme is for tamariki and rangatahi aged 5-19, with a focus on teaching first aid and life skills they will have forever. The Volunteer Youth Administrator is a unique role, working behind the scenes to meet the needs of the Youth programme nationally.

The key focus of this role will be supporting our Youth team with processing, organising and mailing of our Youth programme badges and certificates. Volunteering a half day per week (4 hours) at the Christchurch office, you will work along side our Youth team to ensure our Youth members are receiving the correct badges and certificates in a timely manner. 

Ko wai koe - About you:

• Must be 18+ years of age with a clean criminal record
• A team player with a genuine interest in Youth and helping others
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to communicate, relate and build relationships
• Motivated, resilient and keen to make a difference
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026.

For further information please contact Jessica Parr on 0800 ST JOHN 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.