First Aid Instructor

2 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Red Cross Full time

Posted: 23/04/2025

Closing Date: 06/05/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Christchurch

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

**First Aid Instructor**

**Christchurch**

**Permanent Part-time (30 hours per week).**

In this role, we are looking for someone who has the capability to:

- Teach the public first aid, including ability to instil a sense of calm, confidence and competence in people
- Build people’s capability so they can cope with real medical emergencies when they happen
- Have fun sharing knowledge with people using Red Cross’s nationally recognised First Aid programme.
- Enjoy interacting with classrooms of people and receiving the positive feedback that comes from people as they learn new, life-saving skills.
- The confidence to interact with a cross-section of the public.
- Passion for teaching and promoting safety within the community.
- Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised.
- Full clean NZ Driver’s License.
- A background in Emergency Care Services or related health field, and/or experience in a teaching environment is beneficial.

**Availability for weekend and evening work when required.**

**About New Zealand Red Cross**

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

**Why work with us?**

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.

**Our benefits include**:

- Five weeks annual leave
- Career development opportunities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.
- **A recent copy of CV/Resume**
- **Cover Letter**
- **Passport**
- **Legal Right to Work In New Zealand**

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. **Applications close at 05:00 pm on 06/05/2025

  • Group Fitness Instructor

    7 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

    **Group Fitness Instructor (1)** Our Recreation & Sports Unit provides Christchurch's foremost recreational facilities, and plays a leading role in fitness, aquatic and recreation activities. We are on the hunt for Group Fitness Instructors who are flexible, reliable and committed, and have the ability and knowledge to hit the ground running. We are...

  • Outdoor Education Instructor

    5 days ago

    Christchurch Central, New Zealand Riccarton High School Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

    Outdoor Education InstructorFull-time, fixed-term - 2nd February 2026 to 5th June 2026 (exact dates TBC)Riccarton High School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated outdoor instructor to assist with running our junior outdoor education programme. This involves regular camps at our Orohaki facility in North Canterbury. You will be living onsite during the...

  • Casual First Aid Trainer

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Life Care Consultants Full time

    Full training provided - Travel across the Canterbury Region - Casual role with competitive hourly rate **Are you passionate about people and health education?** You may already be undertaking first aid training, or you may have the life experience that means that you can make a real impact on people’s lives. Either way we are keen to talk. If this is...

  • Technical Instructor

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Airways Full time

    **About Airways**: Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their...

  • Swim Education Instructor

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

    Are you customer-focused, passionate about the importance of learning to swim and do you enjoy seeing others reach their potential? Our Learn to swim programme teaches children valuable life skills and our instructors are responsible for maximising their aquatic learning experience. We ask a lot of our instructors, as you're required to set the energy for...

  • Fitness Instructor

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

    Calling all good sorts and great sports: if you're keen to move into a role that'll get your career into great shape while doing something awesome for your community, we've got just the thing. Our Recreation, Sports and Events teams are hiring now for Fitness Instructors at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, our newest facility._ **About the role | Ko...

  • Fitness Instructor

    5 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

    At Christchurch City Council we love what we do, because we love our City. As a team, we value people who can share this passion - those who turn up to work bursting with energy and have a true passion for the work that they do. From serving up world class festivals, to providing access to top class recreational and cultural facilities, our passionate team...

  • Casual Hospital Aide

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Full time

    Casual role - Rangiora Birthing Unit, Rangiora and Kurawaka Waipapa, Christchurch Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,...

  • Casual Hospital Aide

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    Casual role - Rangiora Birthing Unit, Rangiora and Kurawaka Waipapa, Christchurch Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,...

  • First Aid Training Resource Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Hato Hone St John Full time

    **Company Description** Ko wai m**ātou**: - 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 motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live...