We are run and staffed by people who 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.

Ambulance officers pushing a stretcher into the back of an ambulance

Governance structure

We’re structured in a way that ensures effective, accountable leadership at every level.
See how Hato Hone St John is organised


Leadership team

The Executive Leadership Team is responsible for leading and managing our activities in New Zealand.
Learn more about the leadership team


Meet some of our people
The people at the front line include ambulance officers, first aid tutors, ambulance communications centre staff, managers and support staff, community care volunteers and youth leaders.
Meet some of our people

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