ASSOCIATE EXCLUSIVE: We have 40 exclusive spots for our associates for the private, invitation-only Careers in Aerospace event with NASA. It's first in, first served, so get in quick! An online webinar is available for those that are unable to attend in-person. 

“Discover what a career in aerospace has to offer at Aerospace New Zealand's Careers in Aerospace event!"

Join us at our first meet-up of the year, as we launch into a world of endless possibilities within an aerospace career. 

We will be hearing from various keynote speakers and a panel of industry experts who will tell us about their careers in aerospace, and how to get started within the industry, with a careers display and networking with local and national aerospace companies to follow. 

Special Guest Speakers:

• NASA Administrator Bill Nelson 

• NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy 

• Minister Ayesha Verrall

Panel Speakers: 

• Richard Adams, Regional Manager, Oceania, Swoop Aero  

• Dr Michele Banister, Planetary Astronomer and Science Communicator, University of Canterbury 

• Roland Sommer, CEO, Argus Group

• James Ramsay, Team Lead - Spacecraft Tanks and Structures, Dawn Aerospace 

• Dr Lisa Brown, General Surgeon & Aerospace Medicine Researcher; Lead of New Zealand Space Health Research Center

Careers Fair and Networking Post Presentations and Talks

Need a new LinkedIn Profile Picture? We've got you covered! All attendees will be able to get a headshot taken by our LinkedIn photographer. 

Please note this is a private event for our associates involved in the aerospace sector OR education providers. Please do not publicly share or advertise this event. This event has limited capacity, so it is first in, first served. 

Thank you to our event sponsors and partners, ChristchurchNZ, the University of Canterbury and Merlin Labs NZ for their ongoing support.