Hato Hone St John - Te Aroha

24/04/2026

17/04/2026

Exiting news for Te Aroha!

With an increase in funding Te Aroha Station is moving from being crewed 12 hours each day (8am-8pm) to being crewed 24/7 by a frontline crew starting in May.

This will greatly improve response times to the Te Aroha Community, as well as relieve pressure on crews from neighbouring towns.

Also we are looking for a couple more volunteers to respond as a First Response Unit with our FRU car. This involves responding to incidents when our local crew are unavailable and a frontline ambulance is dispatched from further afield.

This works similar to the local fire brigade, with crew responding to station from home for a call out.

If you’re interested in further information about volunteering check out the link below or email the recruitment team to get in touch!

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/HatoHoneStJohn/6000000000955628-ambulance-events-volunteer?trid=473691d6-94dc-43ef-b6c6-a26311aff469

18/09/2025

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Ready to make a real difference in your community? Join our team of everyday heroes saving lives and supporting those in need. No cape required, just compassion, courage, and a commitment to care.

Apply now to start your journey as a Volunteer Ambulance Officer in Matamata-Piako district and be the reason someone gets help when they need it most.

Link for more information and to apply -

Company Description: Ko wai mātou - About us: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 mot...

31/08/2025

23/06/2025

Our crew are delighted by the generous donation of these lovely hats and dogs from community members. We extend our sincerest gratitude and will ensure these are delivered to the patients who may appreciate them.

02/05/2025

Piako MCI Training Night organized by Hato Hone St John Te Aroha — what a fantastic success, with approximately 50 participants coming together for a realistic scenario.
The simulated industrial explosion involving 15 patients gave every attendee a valuable role to play, highlighting the importance of coordination and communication.
These collaborative efforts strengthen our readiness and resilience for real-life emergencies.
Thank you to the crew from Te Aroha Volunteer Fire Brigade, Waikato Police, Hato Hone St John Morrinsville, Hato Hone St John Matamata, Paeroa St John Ambulance, Hato Hone St John Cambridge and lovely patients.

14/04/2025

A huge thank you to Te Aroha College for inviting us to your Careers Expo. We had a great time chatting with students.

Thank you to our volunteers, Jack, Jacob and Wendy!

A special shoutout to Jacob, who stepped up for the friendly competition alongside other emergency service personnel to compete against the experts from Te Aroha Volunteer Fire Brigade. It was great fun.

For the students and anyone who is keen to find out more about Hato Hone St John, our volunteer and career pathways, please DM us or contact our Group Operations Manager on 027 305 8179.

09/03/2025

A Day at the Domain Te Aroha thank you for hosting us once again.
Sunshine ☀️ and support from local communities made it an awesome day.

22/01/2025

Thank you Growing Abundance for your kind gesture.
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Aroha and Gratitude Bunch

This week we thanked our beautiful team that works hard in our moments of difficulty!
Thank you to all that make up our Te Aroha St John's team. Your community is greatful to have you.

22/01/2025

Thank you very much Growing Abundance for such a kind gesture.
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Aroha and Gratitude Bunch

This week we thanked our beautiful team that works hard in our moments of difficulty!
Thank you to all that make up our Te Aroha St John's team. Your community is greatful to have you.