Rigger

Babcock is looking for a Rigger Crane Operator to join the Dockyard team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join our team at Babcock Defence, Marine New Zealand! Based in Devonport, Auckland, you’ll play a key role supporting the Royal New Zealand Navy. As a skilled Rigger and Crane Operator, you’ll enjoy a challenging, dynamic environment where safety and precision are paramount. From lifting complex loads to operating advanced machinery, your expertise ensures smooth dockyard operations.

At Babcock, we don’t just build careers—we foster a community. With strong team collaboration, ongoing development opportunities, and our commitment to making a safer, more secure world, you’ll be part of something bigger. Take pride in working with industry leaders while advancing your skills in a role that truly matters.

Benefits

• Full-time/40+ hours per week
• Devonport based
• $44ph (Trade Cert Essential)
• 1.5x paid after 40hrs
• 2x paid after 43hrs

About you

You are a reliable, safety-conscious professional with a thorough understanding of rigging and crane operations. A hands-on team player, you thrive under pressure and enjoy problem-solving. Your communication skills keep operations smooth, and your commitment to safety ensures every task is performed efficiently and securely. You bring technical expertise, flexibility, and an eagerness to support diverse dockyard operations.

Key Required Skills

• Expert load slinging and rigging abilities.
• Knowledge of cranes and lifting equipment.
• Communication skills for effective team coordination.
• Familiarity with dockyard operations.
• Equipment maintenance and fault reporting.
• Compliance with regulatory safety standards.
• Precision in load documentation and planning.
• Operation of forklifts, heavy trucks, and other machinery.

Key Required Qualifications

• Qualified Rigger.
• Mobile Crane Operator certification.
• Tower Crane Operator certification.
• Class 4 Driver’s License (desirable).

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 #60551