Assistant Divisional Manager Kawakawa

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Hato Hone St John is seeking an Assistant Divisional Manager for Kawakawa Youth, reporting to the Divisional Youth Manager. You’ll help lead Youth Leaders, coordinate resources, assist with admin and newsletters, and drive activities that build confidence and leadership while ensuring safety and policy alignment. The role requires exceptional verbal and written communication, strong planning and time management, comfort with diverse youth, a practical problem solving mindset, and basic computer skills; commit at least two hours per week plus occasional overnight camps. To apply, show relevant youth development or event coordination experience with concrete outcomes, tailor your cover letter to our values, apply by 11 March 2026 via I’m interested, and email [email protected] for kōrero.

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 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.

Job Description

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Reporting to the Divisional Youth Manager you will assist in providing leadership, direction and support to Youth Leaders and members in our Kawakawa Youth division. A team player with well-honed organisational skills, you will help to ensure the delivery of a high quality program which enhances the personal development of its members, whilst helping to identify the potential in individuals.

About the role: 

• Assist to ensure the leadership team is aware of and has access to required and available resources
• Help with administration, developing newsletters, consent forms, etc
• Support the division in actively working toward the goals set out in the Regional Business Plan
• Promote attendance at required courses, meetings, and training workshops, and contribute toward ensuring information and training is shared within the division
• Encourage involvement in competitions, events, community services, recreation activities and involvement with other divisions at district and regional level
• Ensure all activities are suitable, relevant, and of course, loaded with fun and adventure for all participants, whilst taking care to ensure they are in line with Hato Hone St John policy
• Encourage and support the development for Youth succession planning

St John's Youth Programme provides young people with the experience to gain confidence, empathy, life, health and leadership skills - offering a fantastic opportunity for them to experience new things and of course ... have fun! Our vision is to become the youth development programme of choice in Aotearoa; in the outcomes for young people, quality of delivery and connection with the community.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you

Some key requirements:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational, planning and time management
• An aptitude for working with a diverse demographic group e.g., age, culture, background
• An active team player with a keen interest in working with young people
• Have a natural talent for thinking and working outside the square
• Must be able to use a computer and have access to the Internet and E-Mail
• Contribute a minimum of two hours per week to the role and attend overnight camps from time to time

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 11 March 2026

Queries may be directed to Hiring Manager Samantha Tinsel via [email protected] 

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.

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.