Job title: First Aid Training Instructor

Region: Auckland Region

Applications Open: 14th January, 2025

Applications Close: 7th February, 2025

Are you a qualified and experienced medical professional with a proven history in point of injury care? We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our ever growing team of epic educators improving outcomes for Kiwis through practical, pragmatic and hands-on first aid training.

As a motivated self-starter, you will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a dynamic team. Join our progressive training team as we expand our reach, working with high-tier organisations, teaching first aid, prehospital medicine, and tactical emergency casualty care. 

About Us:

We’re changing the way first aid is thought about in NZ. Our mission is simple: Ad Salutem, To Save Lives. How? “We build the capability of quality-driven organisations and individuals by maximising their teams’ capacity to prevent injury and save lives”.

Our guiding values  are not just words on a wall, but determine every aspect of how we operate: 

• “Setting the market standard”, 

• “Uncompromising service and delivery”, and 

• “Relentless innovation”. 

We provide market-leading training aids to enhance your delivery, ensuring courses are practical, engaging and impactful. We are a category 1 NZQA provider and have over 200 5-star reviews, highlighting the quality and impact of our work. 

As an owner-operated company, we have an ability to pivot and stay up-to-date with training innovations both locally and around the world. We value our people, and listen to their input as to how we can continue to set the market standard – as we know we are better together.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on teaching across various company programs

• Preparation and execution of moderation and quality assurance tasks

• Delivering New Zealand’s highest quality first aid training programs.

We are looking for someone with:

• Formal education in a medical field (nursing/medic/paramedicine/medical doctor) preferred but not required

• Evidence of teaching in an adult education environment

• A passion for sharing their experience and knowledge in first aid, prehospital care, and/or tactical medicine

• The ability to educate on decision-making and problem-solving skills in emergency situations

• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to teach in non-conventional environments

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, contributing to shared company goals

• High level of computer literacy to operate our Training Management System, and other cloud-based systems

• Flexibility and willingness to travel

Position Details: 

We are offering a permanent part-time position for a Trainer (minimum hours will be negotiable). While our courses primarily run Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, flexibility to work beyond the standard 9-5 hours is essential and some weekend work may be required. We provide a competitive salary package that exceeds market standards, pro-rated based on the hours worked, and includes additional benefits for wellness initiatives and travel.

If you are passionate about training and empowering individuals in first aid we want to hear from you. Join our team and our mission.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the right fit for this role to stephd@pracmednz.com