Platform Support Team Engineer

Babcock is looking for a Support Engineer to join the Platform Support Team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join Babcock’s Platform Support Team as a Support Engineer and play a pivotal role in supporting the Royal New Zealand Navy. You’ll be part of a high-performing team delivering critical services under the Commercial Management of Ships in Maintenance (CMSM) contract. From managing Safe Systems of Work to responding to onboard emergencies, your expertise will directly contribute to national defence readiness. This is a hands-on, dynamic role where your leadership and technical skills will shine.

At Babcock, we don’t just maintain ships—we create a safe and secure world together. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, courage, and kindness. With opportunities to lead minor projects, implement improvements, and influence safety culture, this role offers both challenge and reward. If you're ready to take ownership, deliver results, and grow within a global defence organisation, this is your next career move.

About you

You are a seasoned marine engineer with a strong safety mindset and leadership experience in maritime environments. You thrive in high-pressure situations, confidently managing incident responses and on-call duties. Your communication skills are sharp, and you’re known for solving problems with practical, independent thinking. You’re passionate about continuous improvement and take pride in mentoring others. If you’re ready to contribute to national defence and work with a team that values courage, collaboration, and curiosity—this role is for you.

Key Required Skills

• Marine shipboard maintenance expertise

• Leadership in maritime operations (2–5 years)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Incident response capability (fire, flood, rescue)

• Safe Systems of Work management

• Problem-solving and independent decision-making

• Team collaboration and mentoring

• Health and safety culture promotion

Key Required Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Qualification (Diploma, Trade, or Marine Ticket)

• Health & Safety training (on induction and annually)

• Cyber Security and Data Protection awareness

• Ability to maintain an NZSIS Security Clearance

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;

• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;

• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;

• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #74549