Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Ko wai mātou - About us: Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing …
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Sorting, Retail Operations
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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 communiti…
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, Inventory Sorting
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
Mō mātou | About Hōhepa Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full pot…
Skills: Personal Care, Medication Administration, Household Management, Problem Solving, Empathy
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Bring the fun. Lead the energy. Make a difference. At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure. Since 1996, we’ve been delivering engaging out-of-school care pro…
Skills: Childcare, Leadership, Supervision, Positive Behaviour Guidance, Activity Planning
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
Mō mātou | About Hōhepa Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full pot…
Skills: Meal Preparation, Housekeeping, Emotional Support, Medication Administration, Relationship Building
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
Mō mātou | About Hōhepa Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full pot…
Skills: Person-centred support, Mental health support, Trauma-informed care, Advocacy, Patient communication
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure! Since 1996, we’ve been creating awesome out-of-school experiences for Tamariki across New Zealand. Today, we welcome…
Skills: Child Supervision, Activity Planning, Behavior Management, Child Safety, Communication
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Bring the fun. Lead the energy. Make a difference. At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure. Since 1996, we’ve been delivering engaging out-of-school care pro…
Skills: Childcare, Leadership, Supervisory Experience, Positive Behaviour Guidance, Activity Planning
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
Mō mātou | About Hōhepa Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full pot…
Skills: Personal Care, Emotional Support, Diabetes Support, Medication Management, Meal Preparation
STOPChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
24 hours per week Are you a skilled therapist, counsellor, or social worker passionate about supporting tamariki (children) to achieve safe and healthy futures? Join a specialist, values-driven team making a meaningful d…
Skills: Child-Centred Assessment, Evidence-Based Interventions, Risk Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Child Protection
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
The role The Bellevue Village in Christchurch are looking for a casual Housekeeper to join their dedicated team. What you’ll be doing: Assisting with all aspects of cleaning and laundry services Cleaning the residents co…
Skills: Cleaning, Laundry Services, Chemical Handling, Communication Skills, Teamwork
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistants to join our team at The Bellevue in Christchurch on a casual basis. Whether you're ba…
Skills: Personal Care, Caregiving, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Empathy
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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 communiti…
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, Inventory Sorting
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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 communiti…
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Sorting, Retail Sales
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our …
Skills: Person-Centred Care, Mobility Support, Emotional Support, Mealtime Care, Patient Care
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our …
Skills: Clinical Assessment, End-of-life Care, Care Planning, Nursing Leadership, Patient Evaluation
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Youth Support Workers – across our Christchurch- Ōtautahi , Rangiora and Rolleston Services Various opportunities available in within our Christchurch Youth Services About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūrang…
Skills: Trauma-informed care, Communication, Teamwork, Positive behaviour support, Medication administration
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
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Skills: Communication, Patience, Problem Solving, Empathy, Medication Administration
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$23/hr–$32/hr
Company Description Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to old…
Skills: Personal Care, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Organization, Communication
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
Mō mātou | About Hōhepa Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full pot…
Skills: Person-centred support, Medication administration, Problem solving, Empathy, Communication
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The volunteer will support the Op Shop by serving customers, handling cash, and tidying the store. Responsibilities also include sorting donated goods and performing visual merchandising to help fund lifesaving services.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to commit to 4 hours per week for 6 to 12 months. While retail experience is preferred, enthusiastic and reliable individuals are welcome to apply.
Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.
Our Op Shop teams do fantastic work in the community selling affordable pre-loved goods, and this helps to fund our essential, lifesaving services and community initiatives.
They have created friendly, supportive community hubs, offering much-needed local services and even help New Zealand to be more environmentally sustainable - more recycling means less landfill!
Maybe you already have retail or customer service experience or perhaps you're looking for an opportunity to learn these skills - either way, we'd love to hear from you.
There's plenty of variety in this role, you could be doing anything from:
We are seeking people who can spare 4 hours a week (one half-day shift), ideally for at least 6 - 12 months.
We're looking for caring individuals keen to give back to their community. Retail experience is great but not essential. If you're keen to learn, enthusiastic and reliable, then we can teach you the skills you need.
The recruitment process will involve:
If you are at least 18 years old, and are keen to join our Op Shop team click the "I'm interested" and apply now!
Looking for the store location and contact info? Click here for details: https://www.stjohn.org.nz/shop/retail-stores/
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.
Our Hato Hone St John people are passionate about serving their communities and caring for fellow New Zealanders. We are a charity and have a volunteer ethos, with paid and volunteer members working side by side towards our mission: We step forward, when help is needed. For better. For life. Ka tū ake, hei kaiāwhina. Mō te pai. Mō te orange. Local and global Hato Hone St John was founded in New Zealand in 1885 and is a part of the fabric of all communities throughout Aotearoa. St John is well known around the world for helping enrich the health and wellbeing of global communities. Although we operate and are funded entirely independently here in New Zealand, we’re proud to be a part of this important and long established Order. Enhancing health and wellbeing Those who work for Hato Hone St John are driven by the desire to help their local communities by providing essential health-related services. Our values - Whakaaro nui (We have open minds), Mahi tika (Do the right thing), Piritaha (We stand side by side), Mahi pono (We are straight up) and Whakapai ake (We make it better) - help us to achieve our vision of 'enhanced health and well-being for all New Zealanders'. Hato Hone St John is at the frontline of medical response providing Ambulance Services throughout New Zealand. We’re also part of the broader landscape of health and social care, through our provision of first aid training, event medical services, medical alarms, youth programmes and a wide range of community programmes.
Offices: 600 Great South Rd, Auckland, 1051, NZ · 63-65 Seddon Road, Private Bag 3215, Hamilton, Waikato 3240, NZ · PO Box 1443, Christchurch, Canterbury 8140, NZ · 55 Waterloo Quay, P O Box 10043, Wellington, 6143, NZ
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