Learning & Development Advisor

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

 

While other companies talk about it, we do it!

 

We’re looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to join Rocket Lab. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys shaping meaningful learning experiences that support people across New Zealand, the United States, and Canada.

As our Learning & Development Advisor, you'll support the design and development of engaging learning experiences that build capability across Rocket Lab's global workforce. With a strong focus on instructional design and e-learning development, you'll partner with subject matter experts to create impactful compliance, technical, and capability-building training.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Design and develop engaging e-learning solutions using Articulate Storyline 360 and other digital learning tools.
• Create scalable learning content for compliance, technical, and operational training programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to transform complex information into effective learning experiences.
• Support and enhance our Learning Management System (LMS).
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions across multiple locations.
• Provide learning and development advice to leaders and employees.
• Support the Rocket Lab Academy as a backup facilitator.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years' experience in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing e-learning content, with strong proficiency in Articulate Storyline 360.
• Experience with LMS platforms and digital learning technologies.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with AI tools in a learning environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Experience in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or other technical industries is highly desirable.

If this sounds like you, please 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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

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.