You will provide medical services to the Air Force and its personnel, including primary health care and pre-employment and pre-placement medical assessments. You will also develop and present a range of medical-related training packages and you may be deployed on operations or peacekeeping duties in support of other RNZAF units (such as in East Timor) or as part of a stand-alone medical unit (such as in Indonesia after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami). As an officer, you’ll also be expected to undertake the full range of duties associated with military service.

You will be enlisted into the RNZAF as a commissioned officer and work at one of the RNZAF’s three bases – Auckland, Ohakea or Woodbourne. Collectively, Medical Officers are part of the RNZAF Medical Services, which is professionally controlled by the Director of Air Force Medicine.

Your initial remuneration will be based on previous experience and skill level. This is negotiated on a case by case basis. As your career continues, remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.

• You must be at least 17 years of age.

• Registration with the NZ Medical Council in the general scope of practice for a minimum of 12 months.

Woodbourne, South Island