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Job Description He aha te tūranga - About the role: Are you looking for a way to volunteer with Hato Hone St John, but frontline ambulance work isn't for you? Here's your opportunity! We are looking for friendly, practical, non-clinical people to join our Major Incident Support Teams throughout New Zealand. As a MIST member, you will assist our ambulance crews and communities in a variety of ways depending on the situation. You might be helping to lift a patient, setting up at a music festival or providing support during anything from a local emergency to a national disaster. Whether it’s a planned event or an unexpected crisis, you will be part of the essential support crew working behind the scenes to keep ambulance operations running smoothly and making a real difference in your community. Responsibilities – As a MIST member your key tasks may include, but are not limited to: • Maintaining operational readiness of all MIST vehicles and equipment • Safely relocating and operating support, command or specialist vehicles • Responding to major incidents and events to undertake roles such as logistics, welfare, communications, safety or team leader Training – All new MIST members complete an initial foundation course, which includes an induction to HHSJ, operational risk management principles and driving training. This ensures you are well-prepared to operate vehicles and equipment confidently and safely in emergency environments .