Design Team Lead

Babcock is looking for a Design Team Lead to join the Engineering team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Take the lead in shaping the future of naval engineering! As a Design Team Leader, you’ll guide a skilled team of engineers and draftspersons to develop innovative Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) naval fleet. You’ll oversee project execution, ensuring designs meet schedule, quality, and budget expectations, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Join a company that values curiosity, collaboration, and courage. At Babcock, you’ll be part of a global organization committed to delivering cutting-edge marine engineering solutions. With opportunities for professional development and a culture of continuous innovation, this role is your chance to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on New Zealand’s defence capabilities.

About you

You are a proactive and solutions-focused leader with a passion for marine engineering and technical leadership. With a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of design, analysis, and manufacturing techniques, you thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration and problem-solving are key. You excel at mentoring teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring engineering solutions meet the highest standards. With exceptional communication skills, you confidently engage with stakeholders and drive projects to success. If you’re looking for a challenging, rewarding leadership role in the defence sector, this is your opportunity!

Key Required Skills

• Project planning and organisation
• Resource management (3-12 month horizon)
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Effective stakeholder communication
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Experience in marine design standards
• Engineering analysis and reporting
• Continuous improvement mindset

Key Required Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering degree
• Membership in a professional engineering institution (working towards chartered status)
• Experience in marine engineering (preferred)
• Understanding of statutory regulations for design and equipment compliance

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, pre-employment medical, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Req #63346