Emergency Response and Critical Risk Advisor

Overview

Emergency Response and Critical Risk Advisor – Auckland, NZ 0624. 12-month Fixed Term Contract. Onsite or Hybrid : Devonport, Auckland.

Step into a pivotal role where your leadership in emergency preparedness directly impacts the safety of people, vessels, and infrastructure. You’ll lead the charge in developing tailored emergency plans, running high-impact drills, and ensuring readiness across a complex marine environment. You’ll be the go-to expert for critical risk control, working alongside operational teams to embed safety into every high-risk activity.

This is more than a compliance role — it’s a chance to shape culture, build capability, and lead a volunteer Emergency Response Team with purpose. You’ll influence strategic safety outcomes, provide technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement in emergency systems.

If you’re passionate about protecting people and thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of emergency response plans for a marine environment.
• Coordinate and conduct high-impact drills and exercises.
• Act as the subject matter expert for critical risk assessment and control implementation.
• Lead and develop a volunteer Emergency Response Team, embedding safety into high-risk activities.
• Provide technical guidance and drive continuous improvement in emergency systems and processes.
• Influence strategic safety outcomes and engage with operational teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Key Required Skills

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

Who we are

Babcock International Group is an aerospace and defence company trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. Across Australia and New Zealand, we employ a diverse team and operate across defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, and engineering sectors.

Programs include emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services, submarine and surface ship design support, fleet-wide through-life asset management for Navy customers, and critical asset management across sectors.

Please apply via the Apply Now button below. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining NZ Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Note : pre-employment checks may include reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications, and right to work verification. Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer, committing to respond to every applicant.

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