Learning & Development Intern

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a Learning & Development Intern to help build On-The-Job training in RL2. You will work with subject matter experts to translate team matrices into OTJ courses and support reporting for staff development.

You will gain hands-on experience across multiple aerospace disciplines while contributing to the rollout of training initiatives, with scope to engage with engineers and technicians across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or current student in Software Engineering, Media Design, or related field.
• Strong software skills with ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong problem-solving and information architecture skills.
• Design skills with focus on intuitive user experiences.
• Strong analytical skills to identify key competencies.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Self-managed and capable in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, positive communication.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding on RL2 software and L&D processes.
• Rename courses to enable accurate reporting.
• Create simple courses within the training database.
• Assist with practical training sessions from an admin viewpoint.
• Build relationships with subject matter experts.
• Develop OTJ courses per team matrix prioritising Neutron and Electron.
• Collaborate to document key competencies.
• Ensure only essential factors are included in OTJ courses.
• Design user-friendly course structures in RL2.
• Support rollout of new training courses.
• Generate reports to track staff development and competency completion.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Software skills

Problem solving

Design skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Self-management

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Media Design, or related field

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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.

We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Learning & Development team in Auckland. As a Learning & Development Intern, you will play a key role in creating On-The-Job (OTJ) training within Rocket Lab through the launch of recording OTJ training within our corporate training database (RL2) and subsequent reporting to managers. This reporting is essential for the effective development and deployment of staff across our rapidly growing organization.

During your internship, you will create OTJ courses based on team‑based matrices across the organisation, working with subject matter experts to understand the key criteria for signing off competencies in all specialist fields, from propulsion engineers to avionics technicians.

This project offers you the opportunity to apply your software and analytical skills in a fast-growing environment and gain exposure to the space industry.

• Complete onboarding on RL2 software and L&D processes
• Rename courses to pull through to reports effectively
• Create simple courses within the training database
• Assist with practical training sessions from an administration viewpointBuild relationships with subject matter experts across the organisation
• Develop OTJ courses per team matrix with priority given to Neutron teams and those that intersect with Electron
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify and document key competencies
• Use analytical and influencing skills to ensure only the most important competency factors are included in each OTJ course
• Design intuitive and user-friendly course structures within RL2
• Support the implementation and rollout of new training courses
• Generate reports for managers to track staff development and competency completion

There are over 157 team‑based matrices in development which results in over 1600 OTJ courses to develop. The key critical success factor will be your ability to use analytical and influencing skills to ensure only the most important competency factors are included in each OTJ course, creating a streamlined and effective training system.

MUST HAVE:

• Recently completed or currently completing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Media Design, or related field (graduates up to 4 years post‑graduation welcome)
• Strong software skills with ability to quickly learn new systems and databases
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work through complex information architecture challenges
• Design skills with an eye for creating intuitive user experiences
• Strong analytical skills to identify and prioritize critical competency requirements
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with subject matter experts
• Self‑managed and committed to working in a fast‑paced environment
• Professional and positive communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational skills

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training databases
• Understanding of competency‑based training frameworks
• Experience with data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with instructional design principles
• Background in technical writing or documentation
• Interest in organizational development and employee training
• Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hands‑on experience building a critical training infrastructure for a leading aerospace company
• Exposure to diverse technical disciplines across rocket and spacecraft systems
• Opportunity to work with world‑class engineers and industry professionals across the organization
• Professional development in Learning & Development, instructional design, and organizational systems
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Direct impact on the development and deployment of Rocket Lab's growing workforce
• Exposure to both Electron and Neutron launch vehicle programs
• Potential pathway to future career opportunities at Rocket Lab

Application Deadline:

Friday, 28th August 2026

Please note: We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis as applications are received.

Start Date:

November 2026

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.

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 ******@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 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.