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3 Steps for Life Lead

Hato Hone St John
Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand Posted Nov 6, 2026
Full-timeHybrid

About this role

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:

3 Steps for Life is a nationwide programme offering free short CPR and AED education sessions in the community. It's designed to give all New Zealanders the confidence and awareness to act when someone suffers an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a new 3 Steps for Life Lead to oversee our programme across the central and lower North Island. This is a hybrid role, working from our Hamilton office with travel as needed across the wider region. We are also open to strong candidates in Wellington, Hawke's Bay or Palmerston North.

  • Oversee 3 Steps for Life programme and initiatives for the central/lower North Island ensuring targets and quality standards are met
  • Lead and manage a geographically spread team of volunteers, while growing both the team and volunteer capability
  • Work closely with the other 3 Steps for Life Leads and wider Community Education team on programme development and enhancement
  • Build and grow strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partnership organisations and local communities A full Position Description is available on request.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you:

You will bring to this role:

  • Proven people leadership experience (experience leading and supporting volunteers an advantage)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong ability to build meaningful relationships

  • An understanding of the unique dynamics of the not-for-profit sector

  • Confident presenter with strong public speaking skills

  • Strong IT and administrative skills

  • Highly numerate with ability to see and analyse trends and link to improvements

  • Excellent planning skills to support operational development

  • Additional Information

  • Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

  • 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.

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