Babcock International Group

First Line Manager – Electrical

Babcock International Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Auckland • New Zealand

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About the role

  • Lead the frontline trades that keep RNZN platforms mission‑ready.
  • Work closely with the Production manager to coordinate Marine Electricians, Weapons Technicians and Radio/Radar Technicians to deliver safe, on‑time, on‑budget maintenance and upgrades under the MFSS contract.
  • Set targets, allocate resources, and hold progress against the Integrated Master Schedule while upholding technical reports, HSE, and Trade Control.
  • Turn plans and work instructions into sea‑worthy outcomes that matter to Defence—real ships, real schedules, real impact.
  • Join a collaborative, safety‑first culture that backs decisive frontline leaders.
  • Expect variety across power distribution, control systems, navigation, comms, and sensors—and the satisfaction of handing back vessels fit for task.
  • Support your CPD, exposure to PLM/MRP toolsets, and clear pathways into broader production or programme leadership.

Requirements

  • Technical vocational qualification/certificate in a related trade discipline.
  • Approximately 5 years’ relevant technical/maintenance experience.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain NZSIS Confidential Vetting (CV).
  • Construction Induction Card (White Card) and eligibility for FOUO/ITAR access.
  • Proven people leadership skills
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
marine electricianweapons technicianradio technicianradar technicianpower distributioncontrol systemsnavigationcommunicationssensorsmaintenance
Soft Skills
people leadershipcollaborationdecisive leadershipresource allocationtarget settingprogress monitoringsafety-first culture
Certifications
technical vocational qualificationConstruction Induction CardNZSIS Confidential Vetting eligibilityFOUO access eligibilityITAR access eligibility