We are seeking graduates of BHSc in Paramedicine to join our graduate training programme in both Greater Wellington and the Wairarapa with an intake start date of the 26 of January 2027.
About us
Wellington Free Ambulance’s vision is to be a trusted and reliable ambulance service that provides excellence in emergency response and connected services to move our communities to better health.
We’re the only emergency ambulance service for Greater Wellington and Wairarapa and proud of the place we hold in our communities, and the high-quality care that our people deliver every day. As well as providing emergency ambulance services, Wellington Free Ambulance also provides a Patient Transfer Service that transports patients to and from scheduled healthcare appointments, a Clinical Communications Centre answering 111 calls, and Event Medical support to a huge number of community, sporting and festival events. We also teach our communities lifesaving CPR skills through The Lloyd Morrison Foundation Heartbeat Programme.
Wellington Free Ambulance has been described as having a boutique feel due to the specific region we serve. Our region covers an area from Cook Strait in the south to just north of Waikanae around Peka Peka on the Kāpiti Coast. In the Wairarapa, our area goes as far north as Mt Bruce. In total, around 500,000 people call our region home. Thanks to our boutique feel, when you join you become part of our whānau and really do make a huge impact on our communities!
Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture and to improve our organisational performance. We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being.
Job Description
About the Graduate Programme
As a Graduate Paramedic you will be required to provide the highest possible standard of patient care in a consistently efficient, effective, and professional manner.
Start your journey with a comprehensive induction programme designed to set you up for success. This includes a blend of online learning, immersive classroom-based training (approximately one week), and hands-on on-road experience. You’ll build a solid foundation in our systems, equipment, and clinical environment, ensuring you feel confident stepping into practice
Following induction, you’ll enter our structured 12-month Graduate Programme, working alongside experienced preceptors who will support your transition into autonomous practice. You’ll benefit from a combination of guided on-road experience, structured learning, and reflective practice, with ongoing support from our Clinical Education team.
As part of your development, you’ll be supported to achieve your EMT Authority to Practice (ATP) within your first six months. With continued experience and consolidation of your clinical skills, you’ll then progress toward attaining your Paramedic ATP in the following year.
This is a full-time role, and we are seeking applicants who will be available to start on the 26th of January 2027.
The assessment days are likely to be held from the 28th of September to the 5th of October 2026. Those outside our region will be required to attend an online Assessment.
Desired Skills and Experience
Who we are looking for We are seeking Graduate Paramedics to join our teams in the Wairarapa and Greater Wellington regions.
To be successful, you will demonstrate the skills and experience as outlined in the Job Description (link below).
Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills, experiences and capabilities:
You will need to hold a Paramedicine Degree (or have graduated at the end of 2026)
You will need to have had a full clean Drivers Licence for 2 years
Motivation and desire to work for WFA
Customer/patient service experience - working with a wide range of people
A high level of resilience
Situational Awareness and understanding of safety sensitive situations
Proactive in nature
Ability to take on feedback and build on your practice accordingly
Communication skills - ability to build rapport with a wide range of people
Excellent Judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to take accountability of your own work
A continuous improvement mindset
Demonstrated exposure to conflicting or stressful situations
Adaptability - Switching between tasks comfortably
Knowledge and Best practice - demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and best practice in a clinical setting
Applications will be assessed against the key requirements and capability outlined above and in the job description throughout each stage of the recruitment process. As this is a highly competitive process with limited places available, not all applicants will progress to interview.
At each stage, you will be asked to demonstrate specific capabilities relevant to the role. Progression to the next stage will be based on your ability to demonstrate these capabilities when required.
Following an initial review of your application, successful candidates will be invited to complete a video interview. Candidates who progress will then move through the next stages of our selection process, which include psychometric testing, a behavioural interview, and a clinical assessment.
If you are successful at these stages, the final steps will involve reference checks, a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check, and a pre-employment health assessment.
What we can offer
Staff benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, annual flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to Boost Employee Benefits
Full on-the-job training and fantastic career progression opportunities
Great discounts at several supportive businesses across our region
Competitive salaries and generous compensation for overtime
Ability to earn additional shift pay and allowances on top of base pay
Annual reimbursement of your Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
Fulfilment from your work and a sense of pride knowing that you are working for a not-for-profit that is an iconic part of the Greater Wellington and Wairarapa region.
Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer with a focus on ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture and to improve our organisational performance. We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being.
If you would like to learn more about being Paramedic at Wellington Free Ambulance, please visit Wellington Free Ambulance’s website www.wfa.org.nzIf you are interested, please ensure your application includes a cover letter and resume and are receivedno later than 6.00pm NZ time on 25 August 2026.
Because this role is classified as ‘safety sensitive,’ a Pre-employment Health Check, including a Drug and Alcohol test, is required. This test screens for various substances, including prescription medications.
The five drug classes that fall under the AS/NZS-4308:2008 banner for workplace drug testing are as follows:
Amphetamine-type substances
Benzodiazepines
Cannabis Metabolites
Cocaine metabolites
Opiates
If your health check results are abnormal or your drug test returns a non-negative result, you may be required to provide further information and/or medical clearance.
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