- Make the most of your significant medical experience in this key aviation role.
- Bring your pragmatic, flexible, problem solving and adaptable approach.
- Relationship and stakeholder management to influence at a senior level.
About the role
We have a great opportunity for a NZ registered medical practitioner, or a candidate who can easily obtain NZ medical registration, coupled with the desire to move into a new and exciting regulatory environment.
You'll be working with a dynamic team responsible for the setting, maintaining and monitoring of medical standards, practices and procedures within the aviation industry. This role offers the opportunity to review complex cases, complete research, and collaborate with medical examiners and aviation industry partners to provide best advice and information. There will also be opportunities to lead a diverse range of change projects and improvement initiatives.
The salary band for a Senior Medical Officer goes from $188,168 to $261,778 with the mid-range being $230,231.
What You'll Bring
We are interested in hearing from experienced practitioners who are excellent communicators with an empathetic, open, and diplomatic style. There are exciting changes on the horizon both legislatively and operationally which brings with it innovation and improvement.
To be successful in this role you will,
- Hold current registration to practice medicine in New Zealand
- Ideally hold a Diploma or Masters in Aviation Medicine (or equivalent). If not, you will be willing to undertake appropriate training and have a strong bent towards General Practice, Occupational Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
- Be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Effective relationships and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and confident decision-making capabilities
- A pragmatic, flexible and adaptable approach
- Offer a range of aviation medicine experience - from those willing to commit to the Fellowship Training Programme of the Australasian College of Aerospace Medicine or to senior highly experienced specialists.
Whist the position is ideally based in Wellington, we are flexible to look at remote working which will involve travel, as well as flexible hours if you wish to retain one day per week clinical practice.
For more information on the role please view the position description or contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz
Applications close on Sunday 8 September 2024