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Area Committee - Mercury Bay

Whitianga
Organisation:
Hato Hone St John - Central Region
Category:
Committee & Board
Hours:
Both/Flexible

Join the Hato Hone St John Mercury Bay Area Committee – Give Back to Your Community
Love Mercury Bay? Want to do something meaningful for your community?
We’re looking for locals with heart to join the Hato Hone St John Mercury Bay Area Committee – a group of community-minded people helping shape local wellbeing, support volunteers, and drive initiatives that make a real difference.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your voice, your skills, and your local knowledge to the table. Whether you’re already active in the community or looking for a new way to contribute, we’d love to have you involved.

What You'll Be Part Of:
We’re here to support Hato Hone St John’s work in the Mercury Bay – not just emergency care, but the everyday mahi that helps our people live healthier, safer lives. As a committee member, you’ll play a key role in guiding and supporting that mahi locally.

As an Area Committee Member, You Will:

  • Support local community health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Work with other community leaders and organisations to connect, collaborate, and find solutions
  • Help promote and support Hato Hone St John volunteers in the region
  • Take on a key portfolio role within the committee
  • Represent your community’s needs and help shape local health equity initiatives

Who We’re Looking For:
We welcome interest from anyone passionate about making a difference – whether you’re a long-time local, a young professional, or someone with deep iwi or hapū connections. If you’ve got local insight, a bit of time, and the desire to give back, you’ll be a great fit.

You Don’t Need Experience – Just Heart
No previous committee or governance experience? That’s totally fine. What matters most is your connection to the community and your willingness to get stuck in.

Our Community Engagement team will give you all the support and guidance you need to thrive in the role.

Requirements:

We’re looking for people who:

  • Are passionate about the health and wellbeing of local communities and interested in how Hato Hone St John can make a difference.
  • Understand, or are open to learning about, Equity for Māori, with a commitment to growing personal cultural competence.
  • Have strong local connections and excellent communication and networking skills to expand community reach and engagement.
  • Think creatively, collaborate effectively, and build partnerships both within and outside the organisation.
  • Have strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work well in a team.

Area Committee Members must be 18+ years and reside in Mercury Bay or have a strong connection to the area.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:
  • A few hours per week (flexible)

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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