Driver/Logistics Support

Driver/Logistics Support

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!

Rocket Lab's Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers' missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success.

About the Role

As a Driver/Logistics Support at Rocket Lab, you'll play a key role in ensuring the timely and professional collection and delivery of thousands of components that power Electron and our other missions. You'll be the face of Rocket Lab to our suppliers and partners, supporting the Logistics Team with driving, vehicle maintenance, stores receipting/dispatch, and general logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Rocket Lab with professionalism and integrity in all supplier interactions.
• Collect and deliver stores/supplies across the greater Auckland area, and to the Upper North Island as required.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-start inspections to ensure vehicles are roadworthy and fit for purpose.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs.
• Operate forklifts for loading/unloading company and supplier vehicles.
• Support wider company departments with logistics tasks as required.
• Provide manpower, guidance, and expertise to support Logistics Team operations.
• Carry out additional duties as reasonably required to support the team.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and standard operating procedures.
• Wear correct PPE in designated areas.
• Promptly report near misses and incidents.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Full Class Two license (minimum) with ability to drive manual shift vehicles.
• NZTA Forklift Endorsement or WorkSafe Site Certification (forklift).
• Effective team player: decisive, proactive, and a problem solver.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and open to learning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner, able to work productively without direct supervision.
• Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships.
• Proficient with technology and systems.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Full Class Four license.
• NZTA Dangerous Goods endorsement.
• Warehousing and inventory experience.

Rocket Lab is committed to a safe, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're passionate about logistics, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a world-leading space company, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us launch the future!

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.