Team Lead - IT Support

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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.

Rocket Lab's IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems, networks, and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment, but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all our proprietary systems and people, from finance to launch operations.

TEAM LEAD - IT SUPPORT

Based on site at Rocket Lab's location in Auckland, New Zealand, the Team Lead - IT Support will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of IT support services, ensuring efficient ticket management, maintaining service quality standards, and providing escalated technical support to the business. This role acts as the operational bridge between frontline support staff and senior management, and collaborates closely with Infrastructure, Launch and Cybersecurity teams to strengthen partnerships with Client Services.

Strong coordination skills, structured processes, and the ability to drive outcomes in dynamic environments while maintaining adaptability are essential for success in this role.

This position is ideal for someone with strong technical and operational skills who has a natural leadership attitude and is seeking a future career in management. You'll get hands-on experience leading a team, managing operations, and making decisions that matter, all while staying close to the technical work to keep your skills sharp.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

As the Team Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day functions of the Service Desk, leading a team of up to 10 IT Support staff. Your primary focus will be on efficiently delivering IT services to facilities across your region. Reporting to the Global Client Services Manager and working closely with fellow Team Leads, you will be the operational heartbeat of our support team: making sure everything runs smoothly, problems get solved quickly, and nothing falls through the cracks.

• Oversee daily IT support ticket queue, ensuring appropriate prioritisation, timely resolution and SLA compliance. Assign and redistribute workload among support team members based on skills, capacity, and urgency.
• Troubleshoot complex problems requiring advanced diagnostic skills and resolve escalated technical issues. Perform hands-on support for critical incidents requiring immediate attention.