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Question: You and your troops are travelling back to base through torrential rain. Suddenly, the saturated dirt road gives way beneath you, overturning the vehicle down into a stream. Your communications systems are inoperable and the bonnet of the vehicle has crushed the driver's leg, trapping him. He can barely keep his head above water and the stream is rising fast. As the medical officer, his life is your hands - what do you do?

Possible solution: Hold your breath and amputate.

If you think you could deal with a situation like this, then you might have what it takes to become a medical officer in the New Zealand Army. You can apply your existing skills as a house surgeon or practicing doctor, in a challenging and rewarding role.

You'll be a leader, a manager and a strategist and must be able to think clearly, handle responsibility, communicate effectively and be accountable for your decisions.

As a medical officer you’ll be responsible for the health and wellbeing of your battalion, you'll oversee preventative programmes, and plan and train for operational deployments. You’ll also be responsible for the treatment, triage, and evacuation of casualties when you're out on missions.

You’ll train with the best to become the best and get to opportunity to add to your civilian qualifications. And best of all, the army will pay for it.
 
Click here to find out more about becoming a Medical Officer.