"Lead EMS crew to perform life-saving helicopter medical evacuations from Taupo base"

BK117/H145 NVG/NVIS Rescue Crewmen – New Zealand

Rescue Helicopter Crewmen Vacancies | Te Ope Toparere Rauora

Search and Rescue Services Limited operate 8 Bases with a fleet of 10 BK 117's and one H145D2 covering the Central and Southern North Island of New Zealand. You will join a team of enthusiastic and experienced Pilots, Crewmen and Critical Care Paramedics who provide an essential life-saving service to our local communities.

The nature of the Position| Te āhua o Te Tūrunga

We are seeking two fulltime, qualified, and experienced Helicopter Crewmen to join our busy Taupo based Rescue Helicopter team. As an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Crewman you will also be required to provide medical support to our Critical Care Paramedics. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference for the communities that we serve.

Essential skills/Experiences for the role | Nag tino Pūkenga/Wheako

You will have the following minimum skills / qualifications.

  • Previous helicopter Crewman experience.
  • Experience in helicopter EMS operations.
  • Helicopter winch/hoist operational experience Day/Night/Water.
  • NVG/NVIS qualification/experience.
  • HUET training/qualification.
  • Crew Assist experience/training.
  • CRM training/qualification.

Preference will be given to applicants with.

  • Current medical qualification (BHSc, Paramedicine or equivalent).
  • Current work experience within the New Zealand Health System.
  • The legal right to work in New Zealand.
  • Helicopter Paramedic experience
  • BK117 experience.

As part of your employment, you will be required to complete a Police Check.

SRSL is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are interested in not only your qualifications and experience, but as importantly, who you are and what you stand for and thus what you can bring to our whānau/family.

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