Babcock is looking for a Mechanical Services Manager to join the Marine Mechanical team based in Devonport, Auckland.

 

About the role

 

Step into a critical leadership role where your technical know-how meets your ability to manage and motivate a large workforce. As Mechanical Services Manager, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining Royal New Zealand Navy assets and commercial vessels—overseeing a skilled team of marine, diesel, and mechanical fitters. You’ll deliver on time, on budget, and above standard, keeping New Zealand’s dockyard operations shipshape and mission-ready.

 

At Babcock, we believe in more than just getting the job done—we believe in doing it right, together. You’ll lead with safety, quality, and teamwork as your compass, ensuring every task supports the mission and grows the team. With a strong emphasis on ownership, continuous improvement, and people development, this is your chance to make a real difference every day.

 

About you

 

You are a hands-on leader with a mechanical trade background, confident managing large technical teams in high-stakes environments. You thrive on delivering operational outcomes, can juggle production schedules, people, and quality systems all at once. You naturally mentor others, embrace health and safety, and aren’t afraid to make bold decisions when needed. Whether it’s improving workflow or coaching a fitter, you own and deliver your team’s success with pride, purpose, and professionalism.

 

Key Required Skills

 

Strong leadership of large trade-based teams Deep understanding of mechanical/marine/diesel systems Effective production planning and task prioritisation Proactive in health, safety, and environmental compliance Skilled in reporting progress against integrated schedules Clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills Competent using PLM/MRP systems and general software Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement

 

Key Required Qualifications

 

Technical vocational certificate in a relevant trade (marine/mechanical/diesel) Eligible for NZSIS Confidential Vetting (CV) security clearance White Card (Construction Induction) Membership of a relevant technical body (or intent to gain)

 

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. 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 International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business; Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business; Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

 

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 #65989