Talent & People Experience Coordinator

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ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. 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 become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. 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 . Are you passionate about creating exceptional people experiences and supporting talent initiatives that make a real impact? We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Talent & People Experience Coordinator to join our Auckland team and play a key role in how we attract, support, and grow our people. This role blends talent coordination with people experience. You'll support our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, help ensure seamless processes, and contribute to initiatives that enhance the experience of candidates, interns, and employees. A core focus of this position is coordinating and running our Intern Program twice a year from candidate management and interview coordination through to onboarding and program delivery. You'll be a key connection point for candidates, hiring teams, and TA partners. You'll also support immigration-related processes, working closely with the TA team to ensure accurate documentation and a smooth, compliant experience. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Lead and coordinate our intern program (twice yearly, end-to-end) Support the TA team with sourcing, screening, scheduling, and candidate care Assist with immigration processes and documentation Contribute to people experience initiatives across the employee lifecycle Support reporting, dashboards, and recruitment analytics Juggle shifting demands with accuracy, clarity, and a positive attitude YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 2+ years' recruitment or talent coordination experience Experience with Greenhouse and/or Workday (big advantage) Strong attention to detail and comfort navigating ambiguity Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment A collaborative, people-focused mindset THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Tertiary HR qualification or equivalent preferred Recruiting experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment If this sounds like you, and you're excited to help shape exceptional talent and people experiences, we'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career.

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