Health & Safety Advisor

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. 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 provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.  

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR
Key focus for this role is to provide occupational health and safety, hazardous substance and industrial hygiene advice and support services for business units and company activities at our various manufacturing, launch, and test complexes in New Zealand.

As a Health and Safety Advisor based at Rocket Lab’s site in Auckland, New Zealand you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast paced and high-risk environment. In this role you will provide H&S expertise and support to site management whilst educating stakeholders across the business on occupational health and safety matters. To be successful in this role, you must be passionate about occupational health and safety, highly detailed and possess great stakeholder management skills. Join a driven team that’s tackling challenging projects, delivering on exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space!

Role is permanent and full time (onsite) and will be based in Auckland. Occasional domestic travel required in NZ.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Demonstrate a practical, visible commitment and behavioural leadership to improving health and safety performance in all work environments and areas of the business.
• Conduct level 1 incident and near miss investigations, and support level 2 serious and major incident and high potential near miss investigations.
• Participate in or lead OH&S and industrial hygiene audits, inspections, and assessment activities.
• Assist with the development and delivery of occupational health and safety related training within the business, including management of relevant contractors.
• Support effective management of regulator interactions in NZ, in particular the closure of external audit and inspection items.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Relevant Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3-5 years of related experience in lieu of a degree; in particular experience working under WorkSafe and EPA regulations.
• Relevant professional certification in occupational Health & Safety or Industrial Hygiene will be highly valued.
• Practical work experience in OH&S in a related industry, such as military or emergency services, defence industries, engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, mining or chemical processing, or a government agency is desired.
• Experience with safety management systems will be highly valued.
• Knowledge and understanding of CAA and FAA regulations will be valuable

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 Biow at [email protected].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.