Marine Fitter

Babcock is looking for a Marine Fitter to join the Naval Fleet Sustainment team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About The Role

Join a team that keeps New Zealand's naval and marine assets mission-ready.

As a Marine / Mechanical Fitter you'll be hands-on with propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and small craft maintenance.

From gearboxes to hydraulics, your work ensures vessels operate safely and efficiently.

Based in Devonport, you'll be part of a skilled crew delivering high-quality mechanical solutions in a dynamic, safety-first environment.

Applicants will be trusted to make decisions, solve problems, and take ownership of work.

With ongoing training and development you'll stay sharp and ready for any challenge.

If you thrive on variety, precision, and teamwork, this is the role for you.

Pay & Benefits

$43 per hour (trade certificate essential)

1.5× pay after 40 hours

2× pay after 43 hours

About You

You're a qualified mechanical tradesperson with solid marine or industrial experience.

You know your way around propulsion systems, pumps, hydraulics, and compressors.

You're confident diagnosing faults, making repairs, and working to tight deadlines.

You take pride in your workmanship, communicate clearly, and stay calm under pressure.

You're safety-conscious, IT-capable, and keen to keep learning.

Whether working solo or in a team, you deliver quality results and support others to do the same.

Key Required Skills

Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair

Propulsion system maintenance

Auxiliary equipment servicing (pumps, valves, hydraulics)

Equipment disassembly and rebuild

Performance testing and alignment

IT system use for reporting

Health & safety compliance

Team collaboration and communication

Key Required Qualifications

NZ Trade Certificate Level 4 (Mechanical / Marine Engineering)

Full NZ Driver's License (Class 1 minimum)

Advanced Trade Certificate Level 5 (Desirable)

Seagoing or depot-level marine engineering experience (Desirable)

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

Work life integration policy with annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and more

Supportive and engaging environment with capability framework and ongoing self-led learning through LinkedIn Learning and study leave

Rewards program giving discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan

Wellbeing support through online program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, employee assistance, and two personal wellbeing days annually

Participation in weRecognise programme recognising outstanding work and living our principles (Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous, Own & Deliver)

Additional Information

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, if your application progresses you may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including 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.

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