Workshop Manager - Marine

Babcock is looking for a Workshop Manager to join the Small Craft Marine team based in Devonport, Auckland .

About the role

Join a mission‑critical role supporting the Royal New Zealand Navy’s Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) fleet. As First Line Manager, you’ll lead a skilled team of mechanics delivering essential maintenance and upgrades to high‑performance vessels. You’ll be at the heart of operations, ensuring tasks are completed safely, on time, and to exacting standards. This is a hands‑on leadership role where your technical expertise and people management skills will directly impact fleet readiness and national defence capability.

Step into a dynamic environment where precision meets purpose. You’ll coordinate production activities, manage trade resources, and drive continuous improvement across workshop operations. With access to advanced engineering systems and a culture of collaboration, you’ll help shape the future of naval support. If you thrive in fast‑paced, high‑accountability settings and want to lead from the front, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

About you

You are a confident leader with a strong mechanical background and a passion for team development. You thrive in structured environments and understand the importance of safety, quality, and deadlines. Your experience in marine or defence‑related maintenance gives you the edge to manage complex tasks and lead trade teams effectively. You communicate clearly, solve problems proactively, and take pride in delivering high‑standard work. You’re ready to step up and take ownership of frontline operations.

Key Required Skills

• Leadership and team supervision
• Mechanical maintenance expertise
• Production planning and scheduling
• Risk and safety management
• Quality assurance and control
• Exposure to QA processes, QC, understanding of OQE management and ISO9001
• Familiarity with Marine classification society rules and marine survey standards
• Strong understanding of Marine Diesel Engine servicing, repair, and operational requirements.

Key Required Qualifications

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

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.

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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.

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