Commissioning Coordinator

Company Description

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we have nearly 12,000 kaimahi working across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through health education, access and monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day.  

Job Description

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Based at our Christchurch office, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Coordinator to provide efficient support to our Commissioning team.

Core tasks:

• Provide key support to the General Manager - Ambulance Commissioning and the Commissioning Support Specialists' day-to-day activities.
• Alongside the Commissioning Support Specialist, assist in the facilitation of multiple concurrent projects.
• Assist with reporting and support the development and maintenance of documentation.
• Contribute as a team member, enhancing service delivery and participating in relevant meetings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support commissioning objectives.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you:

• Experience providing administrative/coordination support in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Proven time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Project co-ordinator or junior project management experience is a bonus!
• Be commercially aware when interacting with internal and external stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with senior team members.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and their application in community and healthcare environments.

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Monday 5 October 2026. 

For further information please contact Tanya Jeffery, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 095260528 Ext: 8793 or tanya.jeffery@stjohn.org.nz  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.