Critical Care Consultant (Emergency Medicine)

About us

Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited is proud to serve the people of Northland and Auckland through the Auckland and Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Our mission is simple: Early, Safe, Optimal Patient Care. We provide critical aeromedical and emergency response services across urban, rural, coastal and remote communities, delivering specialist care when and where it is needed most.

Behind every successful mission is a dedicated team of clinical, aviation and support professionals committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Critical Care Consultant (Emergency Medicine) to join our Clinical Directorate in a permanent part-time position (0.2). This role can be based at either our Auckland (Ardmore) or Whangārei (Onerahi) base.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the clinical leadership and ongoing development of one of New Zealand's leading aeromedical organisations. Working closely with the Medical Director and wider Clinical Directorate, you will provide specialist Emergency Medicine expertise and contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, education, stakeholder engagement and the continuous advancement of our service.

You will have the opportunity to influence the delivery of aeromedical and retrieval medicine across the upper North Island while working alongside highly skilled clinicians, aviation professionals and operational teams.

About you

You are an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of clinical services.

You will bring:

• Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• An interest in pre-hospital, retrieval or aeromedical medicine
• Expertise in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) - would be an advantage

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a genuine difference in the lives of people across Northland and Auckland every day.

We offer:

• Meaningful work supporting a vital community service.
• A highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• The opportunity to contribute to clinical leadership and service development.
• Flexible part-time working arrangements.
• A culture focused on innovation, collaboration and clinical excellence.

Apply now

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a world-class aeromedical service and help shape the future of critical care retrieval medicine in New Zealand, we would love to hear from you.

Applications Close 1 December 2026