Aviation Medical Officer

Kia ora!

Play a vital role in keeping our people safe healthy and ready to perform at their best. As an Aviation Medical Officer you will help shape the wellbeing of a workforce that connects Aotearoa to the world.

Working closely with our Chief Medical Officer you will support the delivery of high-quality aviation and occupational health services across the business. This is a part-time opportunity (4 days per week 0.8 FTE) where your clinical expertise will directly influence safety performance and care outcomes. With a strong reputation for culture service and innovation Air New Zealand is consistently ranked as one of New Zealands most attractive employers. Join a team where your impact reaches far beyond the clinic.

What youll be doing

• Support aviation medical decision making including passenger clearances and in-flight medical matters
• Deliver accurate and timely medical assessments for employees and applicants maintaining high quality records
• Provide Medical Review Officer services within the Alcohol and Other Drugs Programme to ensure compliance and safety
• Conduct occupational health assessments and fitness for work evaluations that enable safe operations
• Conduct assessments for pilot medicals or work towards accreditation to do so
• Contribute to medical research and projects that improve health outcomes and business performance
• Support pre-employment medicals and workplace drug testing processes with consistency and care
• Partner with OSH/E teams to identify risks and improve workplace health standards.

What youll bring

• Broad postgraduate experience in aviation and occupational medicine
• Background in general practice emergency medicine or intensive care is advantageous
• Current registration as a New Zealand Medical Practitioner trainee or Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine
• NZCAA Medical Examiner Grade 1 certification or working towards this
• Strong clinical judgement communication skills and the ability to work across diverse stakeholders.

If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited by the opportunity wed love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

• We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside work
• Competitive salary package aligned to your expertise
• Discounted staff travel for you and your whānau
• Access to medical cover options such as Koruhealth and discounted Southern Cross plans
• A supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises wellbeing and growth
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you expand your impact.

Ready for take-off

Bring your clinical expertise to a role where safety care and innovation come together. If you are looking for meaningful work with real impact across a national airline this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Applications close Wednesday 3rd June

Additional Information :

At Air New Zealand we are proudly committed to diversity equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina.

Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near seize them and make them your reality.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time