Community Engagement Administrator

About us - Ko wai mātou:

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.

About the role- He aha te tūranga:

A great opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our Southland Community Engagement team, working 20 hours per week across 4 or 5 days. This role works from our Invercargill office, with some travel and weekend/evening work required from time to time, so a full clean driver’s licence is essential.

Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, a fundamental part of this role is about providing high level administrative support to our local Area Committees in the Southland District. Hato Hone St John Area Committees are made up of highly valued Tūao (volunteers) who have a strong community focus. Therefore, we are seeking someone who brings equal passion for meeting community needs and has the ability to easily build strong relationships with Area Committees, internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide financial support by managing budgets and assisting with grant applications
• Resolve queries, process and authorize invoices and purchase orders, and handle general administrative tasks
• Develop community impact plans and coordinate with support networks for Area Committees
• Assist in community engagement activities, facilitate learning opportunities, and organize District Meetings
• Participate in promotional and fundraising efforts
• Oversee property maintenance

About you- Ko wai koe:

Skills and experience you'll bring

• Previous administration and accounting experience
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence in working across the MS Office Suite
• A strong customer focus with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of professionalism and a 'can-do' attitude and
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours occasionally
• Ability to adapt changes quickly
• A full clean New Zealand full driver’s licence

How to apply - Me pēhea te tuku tono:

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Friday 5th September 2025.

For further information please contact Jessica Parr, Recruitment Advisor on 0800 ST JOHN x 3349 or [email protected] 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.