The New Zealand Resuscitation Council is seeking a Resuscitation Training Advisor to undertake our Emergency Care Instructor (ECI) sessions in Christchurch. 

 
About the Role  

The advisor will:  

• provide knowledge and assessment sessions for first aid training providers and accurately report to the NZ Resuscitation Council  

• provide advice and review materials   

• promote the work of the Council with local, regional and national groups and health agencies/partners. 

What We’re Looking For 

The role requires the expertise of a training advisor who has had experience in the first aid training industry and understands the concepts of the ANZCOR guidelines.  

The advisor will have established skills in teaching and assessment and well-developed skills in providing both formative and summative feedback.   

We welcome candidates who have: 

• a recognised New Zealand health professional qualification  

• an understanding of the principles of first aid and knowledge of the NZ Resuscitation Council guidelines  

• experience and ability to work with a range of training providers  

• excellent assessment skills with an eye for detail  

• well-developed communication skills  

• the ability to work well in a group situation, with confidence to interact positively with health professionals and first aid training providers  

• access to resuscitation training equipment and ideally an appropriate venue  

• an understanding of, and commitment to helping improve outcomes.   

Appointment period and time commitment : 

The appointment will initially be for one year and will be renewable.  

We’ll ask you to provide a calendar of assessment session dates and times in order to meet the demand.  

This is a part-time contract position for approx. 6 sessions (3 hours long each) a year.

Application Details 

To apply, send a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter to: info@resus.org.nz 

Applications close: 27 June 2025