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Rocket Lab New Zealand

4.3
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2023 Internship Program (Nov 2023)

Location details

On-site

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    • Auckland

Location

Auckland

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryNZD 55,000 - 60,000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies18 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 1 Aug 2023
  • Start dateStart date 5 Nov 2023

Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action-oriented.

We have internship positions available within the following disciplines:

  • IT
  • Recovery Systems
  • Vehicle Testing
  • Software
  • Avionics
  • Flight Software
  • Flight Saftey Analysis
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Propulsion Development 

Essential Skills
Enrolled and progressing in a program towards a Tertiary
degree in Engineering or Computer Science. 

Must be in 2nd or 3rd year.

What we love to see in our applicants

We are looking for passionate engineering students who have an interest in space. Talented individuals who want to disrupt industry and achieve the impossible. 

Rocket Lab Employee benefits

  • The opportunity to work on innovative and groundbreaking technology
  • Access to world-leading experts to develop your career
  • Unlimited barista coffee, fruit and snacks
  • Rocket Lab merchandise – T-shirts, mission patches etc.
  • A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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New Zealand
New Zealand Temporary Work Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    New Zealand Temporary Work Visa
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

user
Graduate
Auckland
3 years ago

Very happy with everyone that I work with, the project that I am on is highly engaging and I feel like I have autonomy over my work and being supported at the same time

user
Graduate
Auckland
3 years ago

In general I'm pretty happy with my role and day to day responsibilities

user
Intern
Auckland
3 years ago

I enjoy the mix of both hands-on and design work that I have been lucky enough to do within my role.

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About the employer

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Rocket Lab New Zealand

Rating

4.3

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

R&D and Manufacturing

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components, and on-orbit management

Pros and cons of working at Rocket Lab New Zealand

Pros

  • The interesting projects and the fact I can send my designs to space!

  • The people I work with! Also the project that I am currently working on + perks including merch

  • Everyone I have met is very friendly and happy to help if you are confused or need help finding something. They answer questions respectfully and without any judgement.

Cons

    • Higher pressure, high expectations

    • There is a lot of specialised knowledge and jargon which is hard to understand at first and can make new people feel left out in conversations as they don't understand.