Ko wai mātou - About us:
Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.
He aha te tūranga - About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced coordinators to join our Community Engagement team on a permanent full-time basis. This role acts as a key local relationship holder supporting Area Committees (AC), Community Health and the wider Hato Hone St John by supporting the delivery of high quality, sustainable health focused community development projects, initiatives and events to meet community need.
This role focuses on supporting our team across the wider Auckland district, from Wellsford to Manukau, and regular travel will be required across this area. This is a hybrid role working 2 days in our Ellerslie office (Friday + 1 flex day), with weekend and evening availability also at times required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the Community Engagement Manager (CEM) to provide an effective interface between Hato Hone St John, AC and the local communities.
- Foster a collaborative approach to local community support, and cultivate vibrant partnerships through supporting the delivery of high quality, sustainable, equitable, geographical and cultural reach of Hato Hone St John and Community Health programmes and services.
- Develop and maintain proactive and positive local stakeholder relationships that consistently exemplify and promote Hato Hone St John.
- Promote and assist in achieving local fundraising objectives, maximise funding opportunities identified at the regional level in collaboration with the CEM and Fundraising team.
- Support AC with planning, promotion and grant applications for new and existing community initiatives.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click 'I'm interested' before applications close on Thursday 2 April 2026.
For further information please contact Jessica Parr 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.
