Maintenance Logistics Planner

• Convert maintenance requirements into practical logistics and sustainment outputs.
• Optimise CMMS data, spares, and asset planning activities.
• Drive lifecycle, risk, and supply chain decisions collaboratively.
  
  

Babcock is looking for a Maintenance Logistics Planner to join the Fleet Asset Management team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Step into a Maintenance Logistics Planner role where your work directly shapes asset readiness, maintenance effectiveness, and long‑term sustainment outcomes. You’ll sit at the intersection of engineering, logistics, and operational support, translating maintenance needs into practical, efficient, and cost‑effective solutions. From developing spares strategies and refining asset plans to analysing maintenance histories and improving CMMS data extracts, your insights will influence decisions that keep complex equipment safe, sustainable, and available. No two days look the same, and your technical judgement will be valued and relied upon.

You’ll join a team that embraces continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence. Here, you will help refine processes, enhance support tools, and drive smarter asset management outcomes. You’ll engage with engineers, maintainers, planners, and supply chain specialists to resolve issues and optimise maintenance support across the lifecycle. If you want to make a meaningful impact while working across a broad technical landscape, this role offers the scope, variety, and influence you’re looking for.

About you

You are a proactive maintenance and logistics professional who thrives on turning technical information into clear, workable sustainment solutions. You understand complex assets, interpret maintenance data confidently, and enjoy improving spares strategies, planning inputs, and CMMS accuracy. You think long‑term, balancing cost, risk, safety, and availability to make sound decisions. Driven by curiosity and accuracy, you excel in collaborative environments and bring a structured, analytical mindset to enhancing asset readiness and supportability.

Key Required Skills

• ILS development and translation of maintenance requirements
• Maintenance planning and CMMS optimisation
• Spares analysis, forecasting, and inventory planning
• Asset Management Plan creation and sustainment support
• Lifecycle cost modelling and sustainment analysis
• Obsolescence and supply chain management
• Risk‑based asset management practices
• Interpretation of technical data (DRACAS, PIRs, drawings, CSIs)
  
  

Key Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in maintenance, asset planning, logistics, or sustainment
• Hands‑on experience with CMMS and spares modelling/forecasting tools
• Proven experience converting maintenance requirements into ILS and logistics outputs

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• 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 Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.            

Locally in New Zealand, our Centre of Engineering partners with the Royal New Zealand Navy to provide complete engineering, maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the entire fleet.  As the Navy’s strategic maritime partner, we also undertake ship conversions, life extensions, retrofits and major repairs in dry-dock or in water for our customers.  Located on the Devonport Naval Base, this is a great opportunity to work in partnership with our customer and see the results of your hard work firsthand.  

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 #72470