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. Job Description This role is open to Hato Hone St John members only. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic volunteer to oversee and manage the national competitions program, ensuring effective execution at all levels through leadership of a volunteer team. Reporting to the National Youth Programme Standards Manager, you will play a key role in driving positive impact! This role can be based in any city within New Zealand. You will be expected to attend a minimum of three divisional nights each term, which can include attendance at a variety of divisions. You will be required to obtain a permanent youth leader appointment, with the portfolio role being a fixed-term arrangement. This fixed-term appointment will be for three years, with the opportunity to renew for an additional three-year term, if uncontested. Key responsibilities include: Lead national competitions by managing a volunteer team and ensuring successful competition execution at all levels Implement and enforce national competition standards and lead the development of a consistent marks room system Provide leadership, mentoring, and development for portfolio officers, fostering an agile and resilient environment Lead the development of new training resources in collaboration with First Aid, Healthcare, and Drill & Ceremonies Portfolio Officers Collaborate across portfolios to maintain high test standards within the competition framework Contribute proactively to support the delivery and implementation of the Youth National Strategy Qualifications Ko wai koe - About you: To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven leadership experience within the Youth Programme, with skills in managing geographically spread volunteer teams Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle complex issues effectively Knowledge of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application for St John in the community and healthcare environment will be advantageous; otherwise, a strong commitment and willingness to engage in training and education to develop in this area is essential Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude Commitment to St John Core Values, with a strong "can-do" attitude and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively A strong team player with commitment to contribute to the business planning, delivery and development Competency in Microsoft Office and a Level 2 First Aid certificate Previous St John Youth managerial knowledge/experience preferable #J-18808-Ljbffr