Air New Zealand launches search for an Antarctic adventurer

Air New Zealand last week launched a global search for an environmental enthusiast keen to share the wonders of the Antarctic continent with the world.

‘Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment’ will take one lucky person to Antarctica New Zealand’s Christchurch headquarters to team up with National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards before flying south to the frozen continent for two weeks.

Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon says the successful candidate will not only live at New Zealand’s Scott Base research support station in one of the most fragile and special places on earth; they will also help draw worldwide attention to global environmental issues and the scientific research underway in Antarctica to address these.

“The best-suited candidate will have a passion for the environment and want to play a role in building awareness of the efforts we all need to make to better protect the world we live in. Strong communication skills are a must, along with a healthy respect for the difficult operating conditions in Antarctica,” Luxon said.

According to Luxon, Air New Zealand expects the opportunity to resonate with environmental, scientific, adventure and creative communities across the globe.

Budding Antarctic explorers can apply at www.airnewzealand.com/voiceforantarctica before 7 November 2013 at 5.00 pm NZT.

Luxon said the competition would not have been possible without the support of Antarctica New Zealand, the New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute and National Geographic Channel.