Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

While other companies talk about it, we do it!

ABOUT PEOPLE & CULTURE AT ROCKET LAB:

Rocket Lab’s People & Culture team is responsible for looking after our most valuable asset: our people. Across our global teams, the People & Culture team supports our people and departments across recruitment, new staff orientation, compensation, training and development. They make sure our growing and diverse global team is supported and capable of delivering our projects and customer’s missions, and they’re responsible for supporting their development, nurturing their skills and talent, and retaining the world-class people already on our team.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

The Learning and Development Advisor is the main contact for the LMS (Learning Management System) and is tasked with maintaining and updating records as well as adding new courses and assigning audiences across NZ, US and Canada. They also provide advice in relation to learning, development and training. They support the creation and delivery of learning materials to build organisational and individual capability, as well as increase employee engagement. This is in conjunction with other members of the People and Culture team.

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

Managing the input into the LMS ensuring information is relevant and targeted to the correct audience.
Ensuring employees have the right training attributed to their profile as per their role.
Ensuring employees are reaching the required level of training as per the requirements of their role
Conducting training needs analysis to determine the learning needs from an individual and organisational perspective.
Support in designing and developing L&D initiatives in response to changing needs
Providing L&D advice to individuals, teams, and programs
Support developing and implementing programs and initiatives to build the capability of our people.
Assisting in developing, managing, and coordinating training requirements with your Team Lead for differing levels of the organisation based on current and future capability and mandatory needs.
Promoting available training opportunities to employees as well as driving a learning culture.
Developing and facilitating workshops and training forums or sourcing external expertise as needed
Driving the development of a Learning Management System to support the learning needs of the organisation.
Actively use and engage with the LMS and look to improve the system where possible.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent qualification
1-2 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or a related field.
A background in education would also be applicable for this role, particularly adult learning.
Experience in Camtasia and Storyline Articulate
1-2 years of experience in developing and facilitating workshops and forums
Strong, demonstrated computer experience working with MS Office (especially Excel), and the ability to quickly learn new applications
Attention to detail and accuracy
Adobe, Photoshop and/or other creative material platforms experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work at a fast pace
Organised and proactive
Cheerful and approachable
Remains calm under pressure

If the above sounds like you, apply now!

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.