Volunteer District Youth Support Officer

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: 

An integral member of the Wellington District, you will provide administrative, project and event based support to the wider District Youth Leadership team. 

Critical to this role will be your ability to work collaboratively with the District and Area Youth Managers to support program delivery with a focus on large scale events and administration such as venue bookings, arranging catering, AI and RAAP support, collation of paperwork, trophy engraving, certificates, and transport plan contacts etc. As a member of the Leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Relief Leaders and Project Volunteers within the District including recruitment, support, engagement and encouraging team involvement in all aspects of the Youth Programme.

Highly motivated and enthusiastic, you have a proven ability to identify with, and interact confidently, with young people and adults. A team player, you lead by example and this is demonstrated in your positive, honest, and constructive approach.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you

Some key requirements:

• Maintain a minimum Level 1 First Aid qualification
• Proven leadership skills
• A real team player with a keen interest in working with young people
• Strong administration, organisational, planning and time management skills
• An aptitude for working with a diverse demographic group e.g. age, culture, background
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self-aware and capable of engaging people
• Previous Youth knowledge/experience is ideal

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Thursday 20 August 2026.

Queries may be directed to Rhys Griffith on Rhys.Griffith@stjohn.org.nz or the Recruitment Team on 0800 ST JOHN. 

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.

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.