Engineering Interns - Christchurch

Join Our Engineering Intern Programme 2025!

Are you ready to soar to new heights in your engineering career? Our dynamic and innovative Engineering & Continuing Airworthiness department is on the lookout for passionate and driven summer interns to join our team.

Duration: 

Late November 2025 - Late February 2026 

Locations: 

Auckland and Christchurch roles available 

About the Role: 

A summer internship with our Engineering & Continuing Airworthiness teams is the first step in the door, not only to Air New Zealand but also to the aviation industry.  Our internship will provide exposure to the multidisciplinary skills required for today's engineers, while also giving the opportunity for development within a professional network.   

This is a paid internship providing an opportunity for interns to gain invaluable practical work experience. Interns will work in an environment that encourages collaboration and support where your creativity and fresh ideas will be valued. Interns will work with experienced aviation engineers and industry professionals. 

What We're Looking For: 

• Undergraduate student in your second to last year of a Bachelor of Engineering degree majoring in Mechanical or Mechatronics
• Passion for aviation and a keen interest in the latest industry trends and technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn
• Must be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident & be currently based in NZ

Why Join Us? 

• Work on exciting and impactful projects within the aviation industry
• Gain industry and practical work experience 
• Develop your understanding of engineering knowledge, skills and concepts 
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment 
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals in the field 

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to jumpstart your engineering career and make a real difference in the world of aviation. Apply now and get ready to take off with us! 

How to Apply: 

Please apply online via the Air New Zealand Careers site. Include your resume, academic transcript and a cover letter outlining your interest. We can't wait to hear from you and to see how you can contribute to our workplace. Advertising closes on the 1st June 2025.

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."