Major Incident Support Team Member - Timaru

Location:
Timaru
Organisation:
St John South Canterbury
Category:
Social Support
Hours:
Both/Flexible

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

Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment and health checks. For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet St John medical standards.

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 rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

Applications close on Sunday 19th October 2025

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to:

  • Hold a current, full, and clean New Zealand Class 1 Driver's Licence
  • Hold a Level 2 First Aid Certificate — or be willing to obtain one as part of onboarding
  • Attend at least one training session per month to maintain operational readiness
  • Be ready to deploy within 30 minutes of activation (when availability has been indicated)
  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail
  • Maintain a good level of physical fitness
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Consistently role model the core values of Hato Hone St John: Do the right thing, Side by side, Straight up, Make it better, Open minds

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

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.
After this there will be monthly meetings and attendance at incidents as required.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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