Configuration Manager

Babcock is looking for a Configuration Manager to lead the Engineering Configuration team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Take the lead in shaping the configuration and data management framework for New Zealand’s Maritime Fleet Sustainment Services. In this role, you’ll design and oversee processes that maintain accuracy and integrity across complex engineering solutions—covering baselines, change control, audits, and lifecycle governance. 

This is a high‑impact leadership position where your decisions matter. You’ll manage a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and deliver technical documentation that underpins through‑life knowledge capture. With direct engagement across internal and external stakeholders, including NZDF and RNZN, you’ll influence outcomes that keep maritime assets safe, reliable, and mission‑ready. If you thrive on technical complexity and want to make a lasting contribution to national defence capability, this is your opportunity.

About you

You design and implement robust CM/DM frameworks, establishing baselines and governing change with confidence. You’re fluent in PLM/MRP/ERP, and you turn complex, multi‑disciplinary inputs into clear decisions, documentation, and auditable records. You lead teams, plan scope, and deliver to time, quality, and cost. You present effectively to NZDF/RNZN stakeholders, manage data integrity and continuously improve processes. With ~10 years’ engineering experience and ~2 years’ CM/DM leadership, you’re clearance‑eligible and committed to CPD.

Key Required Skills

•    Mastery of configuration and data management processes
•    Proficiency with PLM/MRP/ERP toolsets 
•    Establishing baselines, change control, and configuration governance
•    Status accounting, verification, and audit execution
•    Producing, reviewing, and approving technical documentation
•    Team leadership, planning, and resource management
•    Stakeholder engagement; leading reviews, boards, and technical communications
•    Product safety risk assessment and mitigation

Key Required Qualifications

•    Technical vocational qualification (diploma/associate degree) in a related discipline
•    Recognised CM/DM training (e.g., EIA‑649)
•    ~10 years relevant engineering experience, including ~2 years CM/DM management
•    Eligibility for NZ Defence Security Clearance (SV) and ITAR access

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 #69922