New Zealand’s space sector is growing fast—and so are the opportunities to be part of it. Whether you're a student exploring STEM, a researcher pushing the boundaries of science, or an entrepreneur building the next generation of aerospace technology, there’s a place for you in our space ecosystem.
The IVL is a $100 levy that is charged to most international visitors to New Zealand. It aims to address current challenges in the tourism and conservation systems.
Working alongside scientists and engineers on world-leading space missions is a dream for many, and in 2026, it will become a reality for a select group of New Zealand post-graduate students.
The New Zealand Space Agency sponsors the New Zealand Space Scholarship for post-graduate students who have compatible research interests to participate in internship programmes at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and at NASA’s Ames Research Center.
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New Zealand has a flexible labour market, high rates of employment, relatively open borders and, historically, a well-performing education system. However, the country faces significant challenges: school achievement and attendance are dropping in comparison with countries New Zealand competes with, and we face challenges in attracting, training and retaining talent.
Auckland Uniservices Limited are contracted by MBIE for $4,178,442 excluding GST, for the Return On Science and Momentum commercialisation programmes.
The Government is investing in a Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) platform for Space Engineering to strengthen New Zealand’s applied research capability.
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