Volunteer Assistant Divisional Youth Manager

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: 

Reporting to the Divisional Youth Manager you will assist in providing leadership, direction and support to Youth Leaders and members in our Ashburton Youth division. 

A team player with well-honed organisational skills, you will help to ensure the delivery of a high quality program which enhances the personal development of its members, whilst helping to identify the potential in individuals.

About the role: 

• Assist to ensure the leadership team is aware of and has access to required and available resources
• Help with administration, developing newsletters, consent forms, etc
• Support the division in actively working toward the goals set out in the Regional Business Plan
• Promote attendance at required courses, meetings, and training workshops, and contribute toward ensuring information and training is shared within the division
• Encourage involvement in competitions, events, community services, recreation activities and involvement with other divisions at district and regional level
• Ensure all activities are suitable, relevant, and of course, loaded with fun and adventure for all participants, whilst taking care to ensure they are in line with Hato Hone St John policy
• Encourage and support the development for Youth succession planning

St John's Youth Programme provides young people with the experience to gain confidence, empathy, life, health and leadership skills - offering a fantastic opportunity for them to experience new things and of course ... have fun! Our vision is to become the youth development programme of choice in Aotearoa; in the outcomes for young people, quality of delivery and connection with the community.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you

Some key requirements:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational, planning and time management
• An aptitude for working with a diverse demographic group e.g., age, culture, background
• An active team player with a keen interest in working with young people
• Have a natural talent for thinking and working outside the square
• Must be able to use a computer and have access to the Internet and E-Mail
• Contribute a minimum of two hours per week to the role and attend overnight camps from time to time

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 20 October 2026

Queries may be directed to 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.

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.