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.
Advanced Energy Technology is technology at the frontier of innovation, with the potential to advance and disrupt global energy markets.
Auckland Uniservices Limited are contracted by MBIE for $4,178,442 excluding GST, for the Return On Science and Momentum commercialisation programmes.
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.
Updated 23 September 2025 Businesses thrive when they can tap into a workforce equipped with the skills to drive innovation and growth. Individuals thrive when they have the skills and qualifications to secure fulfilling and ongoing employment.
How to navigate GCDR tools and resources.
development. Therefore, we asked RSI organisations about different types of developmental support they offer, including for Early Career Researchers and research students.
Skilled and productive labour and safe workplaces are essential attributes of long-term economic growth. A strong economy also needs the right mix of skills and labour supply to respond to global and domestic opportunities and shifts.
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