Major Incident Support Team Member

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Are you looking for a way to volunteer with Hato Hone St John, but frontline ambulance work isn't for you? 

Here's your opportunity!

We are looking for friendly, practical, non-clinical people to join our Major Incident Support Teams throughout New Zealand. As a MIST member, you will assist our ambulance crews and communities in a variety of ways depending on the situation. You might be helping to lift a patient, setting up at a music festival or providing support during anything from a local emergency to a national disaster. Whether it’s a planned event or an unexpected crisis, you will be part of the essential support crew working behind the scenes to keep ambulance operations running smoothly and making a real difference in your community.

Responsibilities – As a MIST member your key tasks may include, but are not limited to: 

• Maintaining operational readiness of all MIST vehicles and equipment
• Safely relocating and operating support, command or specialist vehicles

• Responding to major incidents and events to undertake roles such as logistics, welfare, communications, safety or team leader

Training – All new MIST members complete an initial foundation course, which includes an induction to HHSJ, operational risk management principles and driving training.  This ensures you are well-prepared to operate vehicles and equipment confidently and safely in emergency environments.   

Successful candidates must be available for the following key dates:

• Information evening - Monday 16 March (prior to job closing).
• Assessment day - Sunday 12 April (3 weeks notice from the advert closing).
• Courses - Induction 4-5 July, AORM 6-7 July, driving 18-19 July or 1-2 August.

Please note, only candidates who reside in the Christchurch City area will be considered for this recruitment.