Asset Engineer

Babcock International Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave & wellbeing leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Study leave

Employee assistance program

Two wellbeing days per year

Share plan

Job summary

Babcock Australasia seeks an Asset Engineer in Auckland to develop and maintain Asset Management Plans for naval assets, analysing technical and operational data, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance and Defence stakeholders to improve lifecycle performance.

You will apply engineering judgment, data analysis and stakeholder engagement to influence technical decisions, drive continuous improvement and ensure high‑quality asset information while expanding knowledge in sustainment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or recognised equivalent.
• Certification in Asset Management or studying toward it.
• Eligible for professional engineering membership.
• NZ Defence Security Clearance eligibility.
• Experience in defence, marine sustainment is a plus.

Skills

Python

Systems engineering

Integrated Logistics Support

LSA

PLM

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

Defence/maritime experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Asset Management certification (or in progress)

Engineering membership eligibility

Mechanical/Electrical/System discipline relevance

NZ Defence Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

About the role

Join Babcock New Zealand as an Asset Engineer and apply your engineering expertise to assets that directly support the Royal New Zealand Navy. You’ll develop and maintain Asset Management Plans, analyse technical and operational information, and work closely with engineering, maintenance and Defence stakeholders to improve asset performance throughout the lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to combine engineering judgement, data analysis and stakeholder engagement in a role with genuine operational impact. You’ll contribute to technical decision-making, continuous improvement and the quality of asset management information, while developing your knowledge across sustainment, systems engineering and Integrated Logistics Support. You’ll join a collaborative technical environment where curiosity, sound engineering thinking and practical solutions are valued.

About you

You are an analytical and pragmatic engineer who enjoys turning complex technical information into clear, evidence-based recommendations. You bring strong problem-solving skills, confidence working with engineering data and the ability to engage effectively with technical and operational stakeholders. You understand asset lifecycle or maintenance principles and are comfortable balancing competing priorities. Experience with Defence, marine engineering, ISO , systems engineering, ILS would strengthen your application. You are curious, collaborative and motivated to improve processes, asset performance and long-term engineering outcomes.

Key Required Skills

• Python/data analytics/Advanced Excel
• Systems engineering
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
• Logistics Support Analysis (LSA)
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Reliability/availability engineering
• Maintenance planning
• Defence or maritime sustainment experience

Key Required Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or recognised equivalent
• Certified Associate in Asset Management/ equivalent or working towards the same.
• Qualification supporting professional engineering membership eligibility
• Engineering education relevant to mechanical, electrical or systems disciplines
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a 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 corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through 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 + year global heritage of