Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This is your opportunity to serve with purpose — using your skills as a Paramedic to protect lives, support whānau, and strengthen the wellbeing of our East Coast communities.

Ngāti Porou Oranga is seeking an experienced Paramedic to join our Primary Care and Community Health Services team. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality clinical assessment, urgent response, and care interventions for people and whānau most at risk of poor health outcomes.

This is a fixed-term, full-time role until June 2026, based across Te Tairāwhiti, with travel to all East Coast clinics and Te Puia Springs Hospital. Your mahi will be grounded in kaupapa Māori, upholding mana, strengthening whānau wellbeing, and supporting equitable health outcomes across our rohe.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako – What we’re looking for

• Registration with Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council and current APC (no restrictions)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Paramedicine) – Extended Care Paramedic or equivalent
• Experience in high-risk patient care, including diabetic and vascular complications, wound assessment, and preventative care
• Strong clinical governance knowledge and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to build trust with patients and whānau
• High level of cultural competence, including understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Ottawa Charter
• Commitment to Ngāti Porou Oranga values and embedding Ngāti Poroutanga in practice
• Full, clean NZ driver licence

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou – What we offer

• EAP & wellbeing services to support your hauora
• A supportive, friendly team environment where people love coming to work
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on whānau and community health

Me pēhea e tono – How to Apply

Submit your Cover Letter and CV outlining your motivation and relevant skills/experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand and will undergo pre-employment checks (Police Vetting, Child Safety, Oranga Tamariki vetting, criminal record & medical checks, ID verification, drug & alcohol testing). COVID-19 vaccination (or risk assessment) is required under our policy.

For a copy of the job description or to discuss the role, email careers@tronp.org.nz

Applications close 17 October 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews may be held as applications are received, and the ad may close earlier at our discretion.