Retail Stores (Opportunity Shops) Toa Hokohoko o Hato Hone

Join the team helping to fund our ambulance and health services

Hato Hone St John Opportunity Shops are growing at a remarkable rate across the country. This is testament to the tremendous support our communities show for Hato Hone St John as one of New Zealand's most trusted charities.

We're very proud of our amazing Op Shop teams. As well as helping to fund our vital lifesaving services and community initiatives, they have created friendly and supportive community hubs, offering much-needed local services. They even help New Zealand to be more environmentally sustainable – more recycling means less landfill!

Where are the shops?

We have over 40 stores throughout New Zealand – check here to see if we have a store near you.

What would I be doing?

There's plenty of variety in this role. You could be doing anything from serving customers and cash handling to sorting donated goods, visual merchandising or tidying the store.

What are we looking for in a volunteer?

We're looking for caring individuals keen to give back to their community. Although retail experience is great, it is not essential. If you're keen to learn, enthusiastic and reliable, then we can teach you the skills you need. You need to be at least 16 years old and be either a NZ Citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa that allows you to live and work in NZ (e.g. work permit, some study visas).

Checks you can expect before you join our team

• Ministry of Justice criminal record check
• Reference check
• Residency/visa status
• Driver license check (only for roles involving driving a Hato Hone St John vehicle)

What's the commitment?

This varies between locations, but most of our stores are looking for people who can spare four hours a week (one half-day shift) and ideally able to commit for 12 months.

Are there other benefits?

Hato Hone St John volunteers are entitled to a number of benefits including free ambulance services for themselves and their immediate family, discounted first aid training, and great deals at a number of retailers and organisations throughout New Zealand.

What do our volunteers say?

Our volunteers tell us they get huge satisfaction from knowing their work contributes to our essential services, and they also love feeling part of a friendly, welcoming team. Have a look at this video to find out more.

I'm interested! What next?

Click on the job ad below to find out more about the recruitment process and apply online, or click here to get contact details for your local store.