Technical Author

Babcock is looking for a Technical Author to join the Technical Services team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Play a critical role in keeping the Royal New Zealand Navy operational, safe, and mission‑ready. As a Technical Author, you will transform complex engineering and OEM information into clear, practical Work Instructions that directly enable maintenance activity across the RNZN Fleet. Your work will underpin asset reliability, safety, and maritime compliance in a defence environment where quality and precision truly matter.

Working alongside engineers, planners, and ship’s staff, you will be trusted as the link between technical knowledge and real‑world execution. You will contribute to continuous improvement, shape documentation standards, and help ensure maintenance is delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest professional standard. If you enjoy technical detail, collaboration, and seeing your work used where it counts, this role offers purpose, impact, and long‑term career depth in the defence maritime sector.

About you

You are an analytical, detail‑focused Technical Author with defence or maritime experience. You enjoy working with engineers and subject matter experts and are confident translating complex technical information into clear, user‑friendly documentation. You value quality, safety, and compliance, and take pride in producing work that supports real‑world maintenance outcomes. You work well in structured environments, embrace continuous improvement, and understand the importance of accuracy in mission‑critical documentation.

Key Required Skills

•    Technical writing for maintenance documentation
•    Interpreting engineering and OEM documentation
•    Familiar with maintenance applications and systems
•    Stakeholder and SME collaboration
•    Analytical and problem‑solving skills
•    Document review and quality assurance
•    Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word and Excel
•    Safety and compliance awareness (HSE, maritime)

Key Required Qualifications

•    Degree or Diploma in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering, or relevant marine trade qualification
•    Minimum two years’ defence maritime technical writing experience
•    Eligibility to obtain NZ Defence Security Clearance

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.

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Job Req #70477