Talent & People Experience Coordinator

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a comprehensive space company providing responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, satellite payloads and components, with the mission to expand access to space. They support significant space missions globally, including scientific exploration, Earth monitoring, climate action, national security, and new technology demonstrations. Their Electron rocket ranks as the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually, having delivered over 230 satellites. Additionally, they are developing Neutron, a medium-lift reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Their Space Systems division designs satellites and components used on NASA missions and the James Webb Space Telescope.

About the People & Culture Team

Rocket Lab’s People & Culture group is dedicated to supporting and developing their greatest asset – their people. This team manages recruitment, onboarding, compensation, training and development, ensuring their diverse global workforce is equipped and motivated to achieve company goals, while fostering talent retention.

Role Overview

We seek a highly organized and proactive Talent & People Experience Coordinator to join the Auckland team. This position focuses on supporting talent acquisition activities, streamlining processes, and driving initiatives that enhance candidate and employee journeys. A major responsibility is leading the biannual Intern Program from candidate selection through onboarding and execution. The role also involves assistance with immigration documentation, cross-team coordination, and recruitment analytics support.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the intern program, coordinating end-to-end every six months.
• Assist the Talent Acquisition team with sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, and candidate engagement.
• Support immigration-related processes, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve people experiences throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Manage recruitment reporting, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Adapt and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Candidate Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in recruitment or talent coordination.
• Familiarity with HR platforms such as Greenhouse or Workday is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage ambiguity confidently.
• Capable of juggling multiple priorities in a busy setting.
• A cooperative and people-centered approach to work.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Experience recruiting in engineering or manufacturing industries.

Work Culture & Expectations

Rocket Lab values innovation, resilience, teamwork, and a results-driven mindset. Employees are expected to support one another, embrace challenges, and thrive under pressure in pursuit of ambitious goals.

Important Candidate Information

For US-based roles: Compliance with US Government export regulations (ITAR) requires employees to be US citizens, permanent residents, or have appropriate government authorization.

For New Zealand-based roles: Background and nationality checks will be conducted, with eligibility contingent on citizenship from specified countries due to ITAR regulations.

Equal Opportunity Policy: Rocket Lab prohibits discrimination and harassment on any lawful basis. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview processes.