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While remuneration rates are set to reflect that we are a humanitarian not for profit organisation, we believe our employee leave provision and inclusive culture, provide a highly rewarding work experience. You’ll facilitate engaging, effective courses that meet NZRC standards, policies, and guidelines, ensuring every learner receives the support they need to succeed. * Strengthen individuals’ ability to recognise and respond appropriately to real medical emergencies through practical, hands-on training. * Experience in a teaching environment preferred * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised.
Last checked: 1 hour ago
Closing date: Thursday, 9 July 2026
Country: New Zealand
Duty station: Whangarei, New Zealand
Contract type: Permanent - Full Time
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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First Aid Instructor
Permanent, Full-time
37.5 hours per week/75 hours per fortnight
Whangarei
NZRC offers a starting remuneration of circa $65k with progression of remuneration based on attaining relevant qualifications. Our remuneration comprises of base salary as well as employer contribution to KiwiSaver. While remuneration rates are set to reflect that we are a humanitarian not for profit organisation, we believe our employee leave provision and inclusive culture, provide a highly rewarding work experience.
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
Based in Whangarei, as a First Aid Instructor you’ll report to a First Aid Training Team Leader and play a key role in delivering high-quality New Zealand Red Cross (NZRC) first aid courses and other approved training programmes across the Northland region. You’ll facilitate engaging, effective courses that meet NZRC standards, policies, and guidelines, ensuring every learner receives the support they need to succeed.
The successful candidate will need to be available for rostered shifts across a 7 day period, including weekends.
In this role, we are looking for someone who has the capability to:
Who are we looking for? – Mā wai te mahi nei?
We encourage you to apply for this role if you have (at least some of) these competencies:
About New Zealand Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 13,000 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:
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.
Click below to download the job description and to apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button to be taken to the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page. If you are already viewing this via the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page, please click the active job description link below.
Please submit your application online, as we’re unable to accept direct applications. Your application must include the following documentation:
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 09/07/2026.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Saagar Sanehi at saagar.sanehi@redcross.org.nz
Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.
Click here for the Job Description
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