Senior Design Draughtsperson

Babcock is looking for a Senior Design Draughtsperson to join the Engineering Change team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join a high-impact team shaping the future of New Zealand’s naval fleet. As a Senior Design Draughtsperson, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering engineering change proposals and configuration control projects that directly support defence capability. You’ll work across multiple projects, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and technical authorities to ensure every drawing meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

This is more than just a draughting role—it’s a chance to lead, influence, and innovate. You’ll be trusted to make multi-domain engineering decisions, mentor junior team members, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. With access to cutting-edge tools and a strong support network, you’ll thrive in a role that values precision, collaboration, and professional growth.

About you

You are a seasoned draughtsperson with over 7 years of experience in electrical or technical engineering environments. You thrive in complex, multi-project settings and bring a sharp eye for detail, strong CAD skills, and a deep understanding of engineering change processes. You’re confident making technical decisions, mentoring others, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Your communication is clear, your documentation is precise, and your passion for continuous improvement makes you a valuable asset to any engineering team.

Key Required Skills

• Electrical draughting and CAD proficiency
• Engineering change management
• Technical documentation and drawing standards
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Team collaboration and mentoring
• Risk assessment and safety awareness
• Communication and presentation skills
• Data management systems (e.g., PLM, MRP)

Key Required Qualifications

• Over 7 years of relevant technical/engineering experience
• Proficiency in engineering design and simulation software
• Strong computer literacy across technical platforms
• Familiarity with statutory design and safety regulation

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, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;
• 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 #67687