Major Incident Support Team Member

About the role

Join Hato Hone St John’s Major Incident Support Team (MIST) as a volunteer helping ambulance crews during events, emergencies and disasters across New Zealand. You will provide essential non‑clinical support such as logistics, welfare, communications and vehicle operation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain operational readiness of MIST vehicles and equipment.
• Safely relocate and operate support, command or specialist vehicles.
• Respond to major incidents and events, undertaking roles in logistics, welfare, communications, safety or team leadership.
• Assist with set‑up and breakdown at planned events such as music festivals.

Required profile

• Current, full, clean New Zealand Class 1 driver’s licence.
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one during onboarding.
• Ability to attend at least one training session per month.
• Ready to deploy within 30 minutes of activation.
• Good physical fitness for heavy lifting of equipment.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Class 1 vehicle operation.
• First Aid (Level 2).

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a real difference in your community.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Experience in emergency logistics and incident management.