Structure+&+Governance

//** Explain how St John is governed (Chapter, Area Committees...). **//

//** Explain the structure in how St John operates in New Zealand (roles, Regions, functions..) and our presence worldwide **//

//** Examine the St John Mission Statement and Strategy **//

Internationally, this is the structure of the Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem:

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Order's sovereign head, but it is run from England by the Grand Prior with the support of the Grand Council:

//Our Sovereign Head Queen Elizabeth II; our Grand Prior Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.//

The Grand Council in England makes decisions that may affect us, the Priory of New Zealand. Where applicable, these decisions may be passed into St John operations and services, or through your local Area Committee.

The Prior
New Zealand's Prior is its Governor General, currently: //"**__His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO__**//", to give him his full title.

Our Mission
The mission of the Order of St John is to prevent and relieve sickness and injury and to act to enhance the health and well-being of people of all races and creeds anywhere in New Zealand

Our Vision
The vision for St John is:
 * Enhanced health and well-being for all New Zealanders.**

Our Core Values
We will foster an achievement-focused St John culture, which is continually striving for improvement, is innovative, cooperative, and founded in care and respect of all members. A set of four core organisational values will support our targeted culture and guide the collective and individual attitudes and behaviour of St John members: ...or refer to this pdf for the same in printable form:
 * **Integrity** || **Teamwork** || **Professionalism** || **Empathy** ||

Our Strategic Plan 2010 - 2014
For a big picture, look at this, or read all about it in the document below: //**MANY THANKS**// to the St John Hub for this information.