Supportability Engineer

Babcock is looking for a Supportability (IPS) Engineer to join the Engineering Change team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join a team supporting some of New Zealand's most critical naval capabilities. As an Integrated Product Support (IPS) Practitioner, you'll play a pivotal role ensuring defence assets remain reliable, maintainable, and operational throughout their entire lifecycle. Working alongside engineering specialists, you'll influence equipment design, maintenance strategies, sparing solutions, technical documentation, and reliability improvements that directly support Royal New Zealand Navy operations.

This is an opportunity to build your expertise across the full spectrum of supportability engineering, including reliability analysis, FMEA/FMECA, LORA, NATO codification, and asset sustainment. You'll work on complex maritime systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to projects that have genuine operational impact. If you're motivated by solving technical challenges, improving asset performance, and supporting mission-critical defence capabilities, this role offers an exceptional platform for professional growth.

About you

You are a technically capable supportability or logistics engineering professional with experience in maritime, defence, or complex asset environments. You understand how reliability, maintainability, availability, and sparing contribute to operational success and enjoy using data to solve engineering challenges. You can confidently interpret technical documentation, conduct analysis, and engage with stakeholders across multiple disciplines. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering practical, cost-effective support solutions while maintaining compliance with naval, defence, and engineering standards.

You will have knowledge of / familiarisation with

• Integrated Product Support (IPS) and supportability engineering.
• FMEA, FMECA, and LORA analysis and development.
• Reliability engineering and RAM analysis.
• Availability, Maintainability and Supportability assessment.
• NATO Codification and NSN management.
• Technical documentation and publication development.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Naval asset management systems and maintenance planning

Key Required Qualifications

• Technical vocational qualification or certificate in Engineering, Logistics, Asset Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working as an IPS Practitioner, Supportability Engineer, or Logistics Engineer.
• Eligibility for membership of a recognised engineering or technical professional body.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required New Zealand Defence Security Clearance.

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
• 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 Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

Engineering      

Locally in New Zealand, our Centre of Engineering partners with the Royal New Zealand Navy to provide complete engineering, maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the entire fleet.  As the Navy’s strategic maritime partner, we also undertake ship conversions, life extensions, retrofits and major repairs in dry-dock or in water for our customers.  Located on the Devonport Naval Base, this is a great opportunity to work in partnership with our customer and see the results of your hard work firsthand.  

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 #75046