We invite you to launch your life-changing career. Some options include: 

Join as an Ambulance & Events Volunteer: Become part of an ambulance crew or offer medical support at events. Comprehensive training is provided. 

Step into the role of an Emergency Medical Assistant (EMA): Play a vital role in patient care, assisting lead clinicians in assessment, treatment, and transport. In-house training is provided. 

Advance to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Complete the NZ Diploma in Ambulance Practice (NZDAP), and independently assess, treat, and transport patients. An 18-month in-house training program is provided. 

Explore Patient Transfer Services (PTS): Contribute to planned and urgent transfers, providing crucial care and support. No experience is required, and comprehensive training is provided. 

To embark on a rewarding career path as a paramedic, you'll need a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Paramedicine (BHSc Paramedic) and be registered with the NZ Paramedic Council. In New Zealand, you can study paramedicine at AUT or Whitireia. Our pathways: 

Undergraduate: Completed 18 months of BHSc (Paramedic) in the last two years? Apply for an EMT role. 

Graduate Paramedic: Graduated with BHSc (Paramedic) in the last two years and eligible for registration? Apply for our Graduate Paramedic program. After completing our foundation training, you'll start your paramedic internship, learning and practicing under a trained mentor. Once you pass your clinical assessment, you'll be ready to start your career as a paramedic. 

There are lots of opportunities for growth and development at Hato Hone St John; from studying advanced diplomas, to specialising in critical care or extended care roles, we offer a variety of career pathways to suit your aspirations and passions. As you grow in your career as a paramedic, there are options to specialise in advanced roles:  

Critical Care Paramedic (CCP): Focuses on high-acuity patients and serves as a clinical leader. To become a CCP you’ll complete additional qualifications and have significant experience as a paramedic.  

Extended Care Paramedic (ECP): ECPs have specialist skills and knowledge to treat a range of conditions in the community, and this role requires postgraduate qualifications focussed primary healthcare. ECPs often work solo, in specialist vehicles. 

Our Ambulance Communication Centres are crucial hubs, that work collaboratively with field operations, the broader organisation and other health care and emergency service providers.

These centres handle and triage 111 calls, dispatching resources across Aotearoa. The three interconnected centres are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by a highly trained team of Emergency Medical Dispatchers, Paramedics and Nurses who work to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time. This dedicated and highly valued team makes a real difference to people’s lives, every day. 

A career in Ambulance Communications is incredibly rewarding. While it can be stressful, it’s deeply fulfilling for those who thrive in it. Join our team and make a meaningful impact!

We warmly invite NZ-trained Paramedics looking to return home. As an accredited employer with Immigration New Zealand (with paramedics on the ‘green list’), we also welcome paramedics from Australia and the UK. Reach out if you're ready to call our beautiful shores home!