Tertiary Employment Pathway

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. For more detailed information, please refer to the Tertiary Employment Pathway Guide

Current Hato Hone St John volunteers and casual personnel, seeking full-time employment who are Tertiary students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply through this pathway too - while some of the onboarding material will be cross credited, this is the key pathway for you to get into full-time employment.

The next intake will begin in July 2026, in Auckland, Waikato and Central Regions. 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.