Supply Chain Internship - Auckland

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Air New Zealand’s Tech Ops Supply Chain Summer Internship in Auckland runs November 2026 through February 2027. This full‑time, onsite program targets penultimate‑year students studying a Bachelor of Commerce with supply chain or operations specialisations, or a Bachelor of Information Systems, and offers hands‑on work in inventory management, materials planning, logistics and process improvement while collaborating with engineering, maintenance and suppliers. You’ll analyse data, identify performance opportunities and contribute to real business initiatives with mentoring and potential future graduate opportunities. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase analytical skills, cross‑functional teamwork and relevant coursework, confirm availability, and highlight tools you know. Apply by August 2, 2026, and prepare for the online interview and Assessment Centre.

Job Description

Kia ora! 

Ready to kick-start your career in supply chain with one of New Zealand's most iconic organisations? 

Join Air New Zealand's Tech Ops Supply Chain Summer Internship and gain hands-on experience in the team that helps keep our aircraft flying safely and on schedule. From November 2026 to February 2027, you'll work on real projects while learning how a world-class aviation supply chain supports airline operations. 

Our Tech Ops Supply Chain team sources, plans and delivers the parts, materials and tooling needed to support aircraft maintenance. Working closely with engineering, maintenance, suppliers and logistics partners, you'll see how smart planning and collaboration keep our fleet moving. 

About the role 
As a Supply Chain Intern, you will: 

• Support projects across inventory management, materials planning, logistics and process improvement 
• Analyse data and identify opportunities to improve supply chain performance 
• Gain exposure to engineering, operational and commercial environments 
• Work alongside experienced professionals on initiatives with real business impact 
• Build practical skills in a fast-paced aviation environment. 

What we're looking for 
You'll be: 

• In your penultimate year of study and returning to university in 2027 
• Studying a Bachelor of Commerce, specialising in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management, or a Bachelor of Information Systems 
• A strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills 
• Curious, adaptable and eager to learn 
• Available to work full-time from November 2026 to February 2027. 

If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited by the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. 

What we can offer you 
You'll gain meaningful project experience, structured learning and mentoring, opportunities to build your professional network, and the chance to be considered for future graduate opportunities within Air New Zealand Tech Ops. 

Your journey starts here 
If you're ready to apply your skills in a real-world operational environment while learning from experienced professionals, we'd love to hear from you. 

Our recruitment process includes an application, online interview, Assessment Centre in early September, final review, and reference checks. Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and employment eligibility requirements. 

Applications close Sunday 2nd August 2026.

Additional Information

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."