Critical Care Flight Paramedic

The Opportunity

Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited (NRHL) is proud to serve the people of the northern region of New Zealand. Working across clinical and aviation disciplines, we are committed to delivering timely, safe and high-quality pre-hospital emergency care and patient transport services.

As part of our commitment to enhancing clinical capability across Northland, we are seeking a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) to join our Whangārei team. We also welcome applications from paramedics currently practising at CCP level under supervision who have gained relevant clinical experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist aeromedical team, providing advanced critical care in challenging and often time-critical situations. The role encompasses complex interhospital transfers, pre-hospital emergency care, and land and maritime search and rescue operations, offering a diverse and rewarding clinical and operational experience.

When you join NRHL, you will become part of a highly skilled and dedicated team that embraces innovation, supports continuous improvement, and works collaboratively to achieve the highest operational and clinical standards. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, a strong work ethic, professionalism and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out appropriate clinical assessment and treatment of patients to a consistently high standard.
• Work closely with other flight crew members to perform operational duties on our aircraft. Adheres to all aviation safety requirements in the performance of these duties.
• Communicates positively with all staff, patients, family members, and medical personnel, and conducts themselves in a professional and courteous manner.
• Completes documentation that accurately reports patient condition, times, and treatment.
• Undertake ongoing clinical and operational training, professional development and portfolio requirements.
• Maintain proficiency and operational competency in land and water winch rescue operations.
• Maintain a high standard of operational readiness, including the inspection, preparation and maintenance of clinical and rescue equipment.

About You

Here’s what you need:

• Must have an Authority to Practice as a Critical Care Paramedic or be currently practising at CCP level under supervision with demonstrable clinical experience in this capacity. Applicants currently practising under supervision will be assessed individually, with consideration given to their existing clinical experience and ongoing supervision requirements.
• Must be registered and hold an Annual Practicing Certificate with the New Zealand Paramedic Council, and with a critical care paramedic endorsement.
• Must hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine, as well as the required postgraduate qualifications to receive specialist critical care paramedic endorsement in New Zealand.
• Have a high standard of written and oral communication.
• Demonstrate a high standard of physical fitness and be capable of successfully completing the required land and water fitness assessments.
• Must work well as a team under pressure.
• Have a sound understanding of Health and Privacy laws.
• Demonstrates empathy, respect and professionalism when interacting with patients, their families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates strong swimming ability, with previous surf lifesaving or water rescue experience considered an advantage.
• Experience in helicopter operations and winching would be an advantage.

How to Apply

If you would like the opportunity to contribute to the Northern region of New Zealand and are excited by this role, apply today.

Applications close 5pm, 23 November 2026.