Internship Details
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury (on-site)
Duration: 400 hours over 10 weeks with flexible start dates
Eligibility: Engineering students typically with mechatronics, software, electrical, or mechanical experience
Want To Take Your Career To The Stratosphere?
At Kea Aerospace, we’re on a mission to create insights from the stratosphere that will improve life on our planet. We’re developing the Kea Atmos, a solar-powered, remotely piloted aircraft that will fly continuously in the stratosphere for months at a time. Operating at 60,000 feet above sea level, the Atmos will collect high-resolution aerial imagery and data across vast areas, bridging crucial information gaps for environmental monitoring, forestry management, precision agriculture, disaster response, and maritime surveillance.
This summer, be part of something extraordinary. Join our team to innovate and create cool stuff that makes a real difference. You’ll help push the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace while working on projects with meaningful impact. We’re looking for people who are in it for the mission—passionate students ready to contribute to New Zealand’s growing aerospace industry.
What You’ll Do
Work may include:
- CAD modelling
- Basic avionics and component integration
- Development and testing of electrical systems
- Development and support of software applications
- Manufacturing support
- General workshop tasks
- Documentation of work
Who We’re Looking For
We seek creative, detail-oriented candidates who are passionate about advancing aerospace technology. Ideal candidates will be engineering students with:
- Mechatronics, software, electrical, and/or mechanical experience
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to optimise time for speed and efficiency
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Genuine excitement about the aerospace industry and Kea Aerospace’s mission
How To Apply
Apply via our Seek job posting.
You must submit a CV and a project portfolio. A cover letter is optional.
Applications are only accepted through our Seek listing.
If your portfolio is hosted online, provide the complete URL in your application materials—since Seek doesn’t support clickable links, we’ll copy and paste the URL to access your portfolio. You can attach your portfolio file in the cover letter section of the Seek application, or if you’re also submitting a cover letter, include the portfolio with your CV.
About The Project Portfolio:
Your portfolio is essential and should showcase your previous experiences and projects:
- Without a portfolio, your chance of receiving an interview drops below 5%
- Include personal or club engineering projects you’ve worked on
- Provide photos and detailed descriptions of what you built or designed
- Explain technical challenges you encountered and how you solved them
- Demonstrate your skills through these projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Engineering students (currently enrolled or graduated less than 12 months ago) with mechatronics, software, electrical, or mechanical experience.
When does it start?
Flexible start dates available. Typical start dates are mid to late November.
How long is it?
10 weeks (400 hours total).
What do I need to submit?
- CV
- Project portfolio (essential)
- Cover letter (optional)
Submit your application through our Seek listing.
What will I be working on?
Each internship will focus on a specific area matched to your skills and interests. We aim to create tailored projects based on your background and the capabilities demonstrated in your portfolio.
Will this lead to a job?
While not guaranteed, outstanding interns may be considered for future opportunities.
What makes a strong candidate?
- Excellent project portfolio
- Strong technical skills
- Attention to detail
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Passion for aerospace innovation
Application Process
- Review this page to understand the internship and ensure it aligns with your interests and qualifications.
- Prepare your materials including your CV and project portfolio.
- Submit your application through Seek using our official job listing.
- Monitor your email for updates about your application status.
Important: Applications must be submitted exclusively through our Seek job listing. When applying, ensure you include your project portfolio, which is essential for consideration. If your portfolio is hosted online, provide the complete URL in your application materials—since Seek doesn’t support clickable links, we’ll copy and paste the URL to access your portfolio. You can attach your portfolio file in the cover letter section of the Seek application, or if you’re also submitting a cover letter, include the portfolio with your CV.
