Casual Mental Health First Aid Tutor

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives

He aha te tūranga - About the role:   

Did you know that almost half of us in Aotearoa New Zealand will experience mental distress or illness in our lifetime?

As a Mental Health First Aid Tutor, you will have the opportunity to empower adults by teaching them valuable mental health and well-being skills that can improve their lives and the lives of others.  You will deliver our Mental Health First Aid courses within workplaces, to our key corporate customers, and to the general public.

Hours

To complete your specialist training and receive certification to teach independently, you'll need to be able to commit to roughly eight full days within the first two months. The exact time frame to be signed off will vary based on your facilitation skills and grasp of the course material.

After that, the flexibility of a casual role means it can work around your schedule. Availability for early starts between 7.30 and 8am (not including travel) is necessary, along with a willingness to work the occasional weekend.)

Ko wai koe - About you:  

With a passion for mental health and wellbeing, you'll have a powerful desire to create positive and transformative learning opportunities to enhance the lives of individuals, whānau, organisations and communities. Our Tutors have a passion for the delivery of high-quality training, in a way that engages attendees and produces excellent outcomes for our customers. 

You will preferably have a background in, and ideally hold, or be working towards a qualification in the mental health and wellbeing.

In addition, you will have:

• Strong adult training/facilitation experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people from all walks of life, with the ability to engage groups of learners
• Confident with various tech/software
• High level of compassionate empathy alongside the ability to take assertive action to create a safe learning space
• Full NZ driver's licence, comfortable driving a large van with your own transport for local travel
• Qualification in adult education is advantageous however, we can support you to gain this
• NZQA unit standard 4098 is also an advantage

This is an exceptional opportunity to engage in your passion within a collaborative team and an outstanding organisation that empowers you to create positive impact consistently. Do you possess the enthusiasm and skills to take on this exciting challenge?

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “apply now” before applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 8 September 2025.

For further information please contact Gemma Bardsley, Recruitment Advisor on 0800 STJOHN 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 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.

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.