Matariki Launchpad: Pathways into Aerospace, 31 July | Event in Auckland | AllEvents

Matariki Launchpad: Pathways into Aerospace

Aerospace Auckland Inc.

Highlights

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 05:30 pm

2.5 hours

Grid Auckland / John Lysaght Coworking Startup space

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Date & Location

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT+12:00)

Grid Auckland / John Lysaght Coworking Startup space

101 Pakenham Street West, Auckland, New Zealand

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About the event

Matariki Launchpad: Pathways into Aerospace
Designed for students and early career professionals, our Matariki themed gathering will explore how to navigate the aerospace industry

About this Event

Aerospace Auckland invites you to Matariki Launchpad: Pathways into Aerospace on Thursday, 31 July, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at GridAKL.A special event designed for students and early career professionals, our Matariki themed gathering will explore how to navigate the aerospace industry, internships, and entry level roles in Aotearoa New Zealand’s growing aerospace sector.



Event Highlights

Opening & Whakataukī: Acknowledgement of Matariki and new beginnings in your aerospace journey.

Keynote address: Liza van der Merwe | Partner, Deloitte Access Economics

Short presentations: Industry specialists will outline how their organisations work in the aerospace sector, along with available internships, entry-level and other roles, and relevant study pathways.

Break out Q&A sessions: small-group discussions where students can quiz the experts directly

  • Liza van der Merwe | Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
  • Andrew Hewitt | GM Engineering, Air New Zealand
  • Doug Sinclair | Founder (exited), Sinclair Interplanetary
  • Dr. Philipp Nieke | Zenith Tecnica
  • Jessica Tucker / Harley James | BECA
  • Flight Lieutenant David Cresswell | NZDF (62 Squadron)

Networking session: Connect with fellow students, recent graduates, and aerospace professionals over light kai.

This event will be great for

  • University students in engineering, physics, data science, design, or related fields
  • Early‑career professionals seeking to launch or pivot into an aerospace career
  • Anyone passionate about space, aviation, drones, rockets or simply curious about where your skills could take you


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Tickets for Matariki Launchpad: Pathways into Aerospace can be booked here.

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Grid Auckland / John Lysaght Coworking Startup space, 101 Pakenham Street West, Auckland, New Zealand

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Aerospace Auckland Inc.

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Matariki Launchpad: Pathways into Aerospace, 31 July | Event in Auckland | AllEvents
Matariki Launchpad: Pathways into Aerospace
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 05:30 pm
Free