71 rocket lab jobs in New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Reliable network engineer driving secure, high‑performance infrastructure for global launch and space operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Manufacturing Engineer II - Mechanical Assembly

This is a Full time job

Turn cutting-edge designs into real rockets and spacecraft hardware
Partner and engage with some of the best in industry
Lead prototyping, testing, and integration of new processes

Turn cutting-edge designs into real rockets and spacecraft hardware
Partner and engage with some of the best in industry
Lead prototyping, testing, and integration of new processes

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll solve complex problems, optimise manufacturing processes, and drive quality at scale!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed twenty two hours ago

Production Planner

This is a Full time job

Supports production to achieve on time delivery of dependent demands in accordance with the Master Production Schedule

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

22h ago

Listed three days ago

Integrated Operations Engineer - Team X

This is a Full time job

Responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron launch vehicles

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

IT Network Engineer II

This is a Full time job

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Reliable network engineer driving secure, high‑performance infrastructure for global launch and space operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Inventory Coordinator

This is a Full time job

achieving daily and weekly production targets, including managing production deviations and re-prioritization

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Software Engineer II - Data Engineering

This is a Full time job

Software engineer role building APIs, data pipelines, and tools to power company‑wide data systems at Rocket Lab.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Manufacturing Engineer II - Mechanical Assembly

This is a Full time job

Turn cutting-edge designs into real rockets and spacecraft hardware
Partner and engage with some of the best in industry
Lead prototyping, testing, and integration of new processes

Turn cutting-edge designs into real rockets and spacecraft hardware
Partner and engage with some of the best in industry
Lead prototyping, testing, and integration of new processes

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll solve complex problems, optimise manufacturing processes, and drive quality at scale!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Ground Systems Engineer I - Mechanical

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This is a Full time job

Design and support launch infrastructure for Electron and Neutron missions
Work hands-on across mechanical design, CAD modelling, testing & integration
Test, troubleshoot, analyse data, and maintain mission-ready systems

Design and support launch infrastructure for Electron and Neutron missions
Work hands-on across mechanical design, CAD modelling, testing & integration
Test, troubleshoot, analyse data, and maintain mission-ready systems

As a Ground Systems Engineer, you'll design and support real-world launch infrastructure-working hands-on across mechanical systems.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21h ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Spacecraft Operations Automation Intern

This is a Contract/Temp job

Integrate AI tools to enhance spacecraft ground software.
Support diverse missions from LEO to deep space.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Integrate AI tools to enhance spacecraft ground software.
Support diverse missions from LEO to deep space.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Support spacecraft ops by integrating AI tools, enhancing software, and collaborating with teams on diverse missions from LEO to deep space.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Manager - Ground Systems Engineering

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This is a Full time job

Lead teams who design & operate the test stands, launch pads, and ground systems
Own complex, mission-critical infrastructure
Mt Wellington location

Lead teams who design & operate the test stands, launch pads, and ground systems
Own complex, mission-critical infrastructure
Mt Wellington location

Join Rocket Lab and Lead the team building launch pads & test stands that power our missions to orbit. Shape the future of space access with us.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

This is a Full time job

Senior engineer driving propulsion manufacturing, process improvement, tooling, automation, and quality for Rocket Lab's Rutherford engine.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer I

This is a Full time job

Prepare and submit safety and regulatory documents for launches.
Review safety-critical systems and support launch operations.
Coordinate with teams and regulators to ensure compliance.

Prepare and submit safety and regulatory documents for launches.
Review safety-critical systems and support launch operations.
Coordinate with teams and regulators to ensure compliance.

Supports launch safety by preparing regulatory documents, reviewing safety systems, and ensuring compliance during launch operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Junior Data Scientist - Fleet Operations

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
Modern Tech Stack: Deep dive into Python, SQL and predictive machine learning.
Unlimited leave, ESOP, Health Insurance, office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
Modern Tech Stack: Deep dive into Python, SQL and predictive machine learning.
Unlimited leave, ESOP, Health Insurance, office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Calling all Data Science juniors! Use Python & SQL to predict hardware failures and drive fleet operations at Halter. Turn big data into real insights

subClassification: Fleet ManagementFleet Management

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics

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This is a Full time job

Join a great team of engineers, working with the best in industry!
Own production lines, remove blockers, and improve build rate and yield
Make your stamp in Aerospace - Apply today!

Join a great team of engineers, working with the best in industry!
Own production lines, remove blockers, and improve build rate and yield
Make your stamp in Aerospace - Apply today!

Oversee the transition of Avionics systems from R&D into scaled manufacturing.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics

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This is a Full time job

Solve complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced, test-heavy environment
Drive innovation and take ownership of critical projects
Make your stamp in Aerospace!

Solve complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced, test-heavy environment
Drive innovation and take ownership of critical projects
Make your stamp in Aerospace!

Work hands-on with Electron, the world's second most frequently launched rocket, and Neutron, a next-gen medium-lift rocket.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer

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This is a Full time job

115,000

Rocket Lab seeks Senior Propulsion Testing Engineer to develop/test spacecraft propulsion systems from concept to production.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Flight Software Engineer I - Electron

This is a Full time job

Develop and deploy embedded flight software.
Support avionics and ground communications.
Collaborate to deliver mission-critical systems.

Develop and deploy embedded flight software.
Support avionics and ground communications.
Collaborate to deliver mission-critical systems.

Design, develop, and support embedded flight software for rockets and spacecraft, enabling reliable launch, telemetry, and mission operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed seven days ago

Software Engineers (All levels!)

at Halter

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

Competitive salary with equity, benefits and flexible working
You'll take on challenges that genuinely haven't been solved before.
Hiring frontend, backend, full stack, or on the platform side!

Competitive salary with equity, benefits and flexible working
You'll take on challenges that genuinely haven't been solved before.
Hiring frontend, backend, full stack, or on the platform side!

We're looking for standout Engineers with a deep product instinct: people who care as much about the problem as the solution.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed nine days ago

Laboratory Technician

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$68,558 – $76,176 per year + KiwiSaver

Great opportunity to work in the New Zealand Geothermal Analytical Laboratory
Work with world-class scientists, bringing the vision to life
Flexible, supportive work culture

Great opportunity to work in the New Zealand Geothermal Analytical Laboratory
Work with world-class scientists, bringing the vision to life
Flexible, supportive work culture

Seeking a Lab Technician to provide routine analytical chemistry testing of geothermal/groundwater/gas samples using modern scientific instrumentation

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer

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This is a Full time job

Develop and test cutting-edge flight and ground software
Lead mission validation using advanced simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)
Continuously elevate systems, performance and mission success

Develop and test cutting-edge flight and ground software
Lead mission validation using advanced simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)
Continuously elevate systems, performance and mission success

Own end-to-end spacecraft operations across LEO constellations and deep space missions, designing how satellites are commanded, automated & optimized.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Software Engineer - Operations Software

This is a Full time job

Build mission‑critical telemetry and operations software; own features, design systems, write tests, and drive high‑performance Golang sol

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Team Lead - RF Ground Segment

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This is a Full time job

Own the ground segment - shape and evolve mission interfaces end to end
Drive development, commissioning, and upgrades of infrastructure
Partner with SpaceOps and engineering to ensure systems are ready and reliable

Own the ground segment - shape and evolve mission interfaces end to end
Drive development, commissioning, and upgrades of infrastructure
Partner with SpaceOps and engineering to ensure systems are ready and reliable

Lead from the front - mentor, challenge, and grow a high-performing RF team delivering mission-critical ground systems at pace.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal IT Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

12-moth fixed term contract
IT project leading the ADP implementation and rollout
Mt Wellington location

12-moth fixed term contract
IT project leading the ADP implementation and rollout
Mt Wellington location

We're hunting for a dynamic IT Project Manager in Auckland, New Zealand to spearhead our game-changing ADP implementation across the region!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Team Lead - Operations Software

This is a Full time job

Lead a software team building mission‑critical launch and spacecraft tools
Drive architecture and delivery of command, control, and telemetry systems
Mentor engineers and manage fast‑paced technical projects

Lead a software team building mission‑critical launch and spacecraft tools
Drive architecture and delivery of command, control, and telemetry systems
Mentor engineers and manage fast‑paced technical projects

Lead a software team delivering mission‑critical systems for Rocket Lab's launch and spacecraft operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Technical Customer Support Specialist

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Unlimited annual leave, ESOP & $1000 growth fund

Join a Kiwi startup building world-first agricultural tech transforming farming
Rapid career growth in a high-performance, global tech scale-up
Supportive culture, exceptional people, dog-friendly office, and free snacks

Join a Kiwi startup building world-first agricultural tech transforming farming
Rapid career growth in a high-performance, global tech scale-up
Supportive culture, exceptional people, dog-friendly office, and free snacks

Be the person farmers trust when it matters. Solve tough problems with judgement, not scripts. Remote-first support with real on-farm impact.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Development Engineer

This is a Full time job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Relentlessly curious and unapologetically disruptive - join our Dev Eng team!
Doing the impossible daily - work alongside the very best in the industry
Accelerate your career - make a real impact on a revolutionary, reusable rocket!

Relentlessly curious and unapologetically disruptive - join our Dev Eng team!
Doing the impossible daily - work alongside the very best in the industry
Accelerate your career - make a real impact on a revolutionary, reusable rocket!

Design rocket systems from concept to launch. Work fast, solve hard problems, and help make reliable, reusable space access a reality. Let's go!

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Junior Collar Technician

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
Field work with regular travel
Unlimited leave, ESOP, Health Insurance, office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
Field work with regular travel
Unlimited leave, ESOP, Health Insurance, office snacks & a yearly growth fund

We have x5 roles all across NZ - Junior Collar Technicians (travel required in the role)!

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

This is a Full time job

at Propspeed International Limited

Work on Electron launches and next-gen Neutron development
Take composites from prototype to full production
Solve real-world engineering challenges with a high-performing team

Work on Electron launches and next-gen Neutron development
Take composites from prototype to full production
Solve real-world engineering challenges with a high-performing team

Work hands-on with engineers and technicians to solve problems, improve quality and efficiency, an opportunity not to be missed.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Development Chemist

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

Work across multiple chemistries — not limited to one product line
Family-owned global business exporting to 30+ countries
Hands-on lab role with mentorship from an experienced technical team

Work across multiple chemistries — not limited to one product line
Family-owned global business exporting to 30+ countries
Hands-on lab role with mentorship from an experienced technical team

Join a global marine coatings leader. Hands-on R&D role spanning formulation, testing & real-world application — early-career chemists welcome

subClassification: Materials SciencesMaterials Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Development Engineer

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This is a Full time job

Restricted Stock Units

Design critical systems for Neutron, our game changing, re-usable vehicle
Take your designs from CAD through to testing, manufacturing, and qualification
Rapid iteration, real impact, and direct influence on this revolutionary vehicle

Design critical systems for Neutron, our game changing, re-usable vehicle
Take your designs from CAD through to testing, manufacturing, and qualification
Rapid iteration, real impact, and direct influence on this revolutionary vehicle

Design critical systems for Neutron -our next-gen rocket. From CAD to launch pad, you'll shape the future of space access.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics

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This is a Full time job