Talent & People Experience Coordinator

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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