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.Making over 90,000 trips per year across the motu, the St John Waka Ora Health Shuttle is a community service, delivered by volunteers that transports people to and from essential health and wellbeing appointments. The service is often used by older people, by people who are unable to drive a vehicle and those who cannot access other transport options.Job DescriptionThe Community Transport Manager is responsible for implementation of our Health Shuttle strategy throughout Te Waipounamu/South Island including:Service delivery, new service, expansions, and standard improvementsDeveloping and nurturing relationships with local iwi and community groupsCollaborating with internal stakeholders to support the implementation of Maori community health transport initiativesProviding leadership and support to assigned servicesContributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of annual budgetsBased in either Christchurch or Timaru, you'll travel throughout the South Island to engage with, and support, each of your 15 services. This will combine both self-driven commutes and flights. The area covered does not include Nelson/Blenheim or Motueka.The start date for this position will be on/around 3 February 2025.QualificationsKo wai koe - About you:Experience in managing, motivating, and engaging teamsDemonstrated passion for community engagement and volunteer collaborationStrong personal drive, enthusiasm, and initiativeResilient, positive, and adaptable, with a flexible, and results focused attitudeStrong relationship building skills including with community groups, iwi, and internal/external stakeholdersHow to ApplyClick "I'm interested" before applications close on Monday 18 November. We will be holding interviews on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November.For further information please email Gemma Bardsley, Recruitment Experience Advisor at ****** 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.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 korero.
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