Aviation Medical Officer

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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, we'd 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
• 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."

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Zealand's most attractive employers. Join a team where your impact reaches far beyond the clinic.

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