Rigger

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

About the role

Join Babcock’s Marine New Zealand team and play a vital role in supporting the Royal New Zealand Navy. As a Rigger Crane Operator, you’ll be part of a skilled crew responsible for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy loads across the dockyard and naval base. You’ll operate a range of cranes, perform rigging tasks, and contribute to the safe and efficient docking of fleet units. This is hands-on, high-impact work where safety, teamwork, and technical skill come together.

This is more than just a crane operator role—it’s a chance to be part of a defence-focused operation where your expertise keeps things moving. You’ll work alongside experienced riggers and engineers, using your problem-solving skills and trade knowledge to tackle complex lifts and contribute to national maritime capability. With permanent full-time hours, ongoing training, and a strong safety culture, Babcock offers a stable and rewarding career path in a dynamic marine environment.

•    $43 per hour (trade certificate essential)
•    1.5x paid after 40hrs
•    2x paid after 43hrs
•    Additional benefits

About you

You’re a confident, safety-conscious tradesperson with solid rigging and crane experience in industrial or marine settings. You know your way around lifting plans, load charts, and NZQA standards, and you’re comfortable making quick decisions under pressure. You communicate clearly, work well in a team, and take pride in doing the job right. You’re ready to step into a role where your skills matter—supporting naval operations, maintaining equipment, and helping keep New Zealand’s fleet moving safely and efficiently.

Key Required Skills

•    Rigging, Dogman, and Crane operation expertise
•    Load planning and safe lifting practices
•    Equipment maintenance and fault reporting
•    Strong problem-solving ability
•    Quick decision-making under pressure
•    Effective communication and teamwork
•    Understanding of marine/industrial environments
•    Compliance with safety and operational procedures

Key Required Qualifications

•    NZQA Unit Standards 3789 & 3801 – Essential
•    Full NZ Driver’s Licence (Classes 1, 2, 4) – Essential
•    Trade Certificate Level 4 – Desirable
•    NZQA Unit Standards 3795 & 3794 – 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, 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 #69393