People & Culture Advisor
Rocket Lab Corporation
| Company | Rocket Lab Corporation |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Auckland |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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 a sharp, solutions‑focused HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment where no two days look the same? We’re looking for an People & Culture Advisor who can confidently own ER processes end‑to‑end, partner with leaders, and keep our people experience running smoothly across the entire employee lifecycle.
This is a dynamic, ever-evolving environment, you’ll often need to adapt quickly, navigate ambiguity, and think outside the box. If you enjoy variety and solving problems creatively, this role will suit you perfectly.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
Lead ER matters from start to finish with confidence, sound judgement and strong best‑practice understanding, even when navigating complex & ambiguous scenarios
Provide first‑line generalist HR advice across hiring, performance, attendance, change management, and offboarding
Respond to employee queries promptly, professionally, and with absolute confidentiality
Build and maintain trusted relationships with leaders, employees, and external providers
Contribute to People & Culture projects
Support with payroll processing of new starters, variations of employment, terminations and pay run reviews to ensure timely and accurate pay cycles.
Apply pragmatic solutions in situations where established processes may not exist, using initiative and creativity to get to the right outcome
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years’ experience in an HR role
Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent qualification
Genuine ambition to develop and grow in the HR profession
Strong computer skills, including MS Office (especially Excel), and the ability to quickly learn new applications
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy, even at pace
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑moving environment
Organised, proactive, and able to show initiative when procedures are limited
Calm, steady, and solutions‑focused under pressure
Full driver licence w