Scott Base. Photo: Antarctia NZ / Al Chapman
Job openings so cool they are practically ice cold have opened up.
Antarctica NZ is looking for a crew of 40 to join Scott Base for the 2025/26 research season - and you do not need to be a scientist.
General manager for Antarctic operations Mike Shapland told RNZ's Midday Report Scott Base was "almost like a small city, it's like a small town".
"We employ everyone from engineers, tradies, field experts, cleaners, cooks, mechanics, medics, and technicians - you know, so we've got a role for everyone."
The good news is most of the jobs need to be filled over the southern continent's summer - from August to February. Just a dozen will need to stay through the winter.
Antarctic operations general manager Mike Shapland. Photo: Antarctia NZ / Keri Nelson
Those picked will receive training and "the opportunity to live and work in one of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes", Antarctica NZ said.
Around 130 other people would be at Scott Base, so you would not be too alone.
"We're looking at people that want to come and work in an extreme environment, generally like the cold - but you know, it's a great environment to work in and someone who can work as part of a team."
The most in demand were engineers and mechanics.
Aerial view of Scott Base, Ross Island, Antarctica. Photo: Antarctia NZ / Anthony Powell
"A research station is like a ship, with a bit of everything and a bit of something from every decade of Scott Base's existence," Shapland said in a separate statement. "The technology is vintage though to cutting edge,"
Antarctica NZ general manager for people Megan Nicholl said applicants should be "level-headed, enthusiastic, collaborative".
"It helps to have some experience of isolated or remote locations. The crew develop true camaraderie, building lifelong friendships with a tight-knit, like-minded team."
Applications for these roles close on 16 March, but there would likely be more positions available in the coming months. More information is available on the Antarctica NZ website.
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