Ordnance Technician

Babcock is looking for a Weapons & Ordnance Technician to join the Technical Ops team based in Birkenhead Auckland.

About the role

Join a world-class defence team dedicated to maintaining and repairing cutting-edge naval weaponry. As a Weapons & Ordnance Technician, you’ll work hands-on with advanced systems, from small arms to large-calibre guns, ensuring they function flawlessly. You’ll diagnose faults, execute maintenance, and oversee installations, playing a crucial role in keeping naval operations mission-ready. This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills in a high-stakes, dynamic environment, working alongside skilled professionals who take pride in their craft.

At Babcock, we offer more than just a job – we provide a career with purpose. You’ll receive continuous training, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work with state-of-the-art defence technology. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and excellence, ensuring you have the support needed to succeed. If you’re looking for a career where precision, problem-solving, and technical expertise are valued, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Benefits

• Full-time/40+ hours per week
• $47.50 to $57.50ph (Relevant Experience Essential)
• 1.5x paid after 40hrs
• 2x paid after 43hrs

About you

You are a highly skilled technician with a passion for defence engineering. With expertise in weapons maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, you thrive in hands-on, problem-solving environments. Your keen eye for detail ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and you work well both independently and within a team. Adaptable and proactive, you’re always ready to tackle new challenges, whether managing routine maintenance or troubleshooting complex issues. If you’re looking to make a tangible impact in naval defence, this role is for you.

Key Required Skills

• Weapons maintenance and repair expertise
• Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong technical documentation interpretation
• Compliance with safety and quality standards
• Testing and commissioning of weapon systems
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to manage procurement and inventory tasks
• Knowledge of NZDF weapon systems

Key Required Qualifications

• Level 4 NZ Certificate in Electrotechnology, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Technology

• Phalanx Maintainer Course or equivalent
• NZ Driver’s Licence & Workplace First Aid
• RNZN Small Arms Course or equivalent experience
• Mk45 5” Gun Maintainer Course or equivalent experience
• EWRB Registration highly regarded.

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 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.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #63158