Defence Commercial Manager – Maritime Programs

Babcock International; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is expanding in New Zealand and is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join the Devonport Naval Base team. You will provide high-level commercial and bid support across marine operations, partnering with senior leaders to ensure commercially robust activities and strong governance within a nationally significant defence program.

This role shapes commercial outcomes, manages contractual obligations and risk across defence and maritime environments, leads contract

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, and supply-chain management.
• Experience engaging with national and international customers and suppliers.
• Industry experience in commercial, civil, defence or government sectors.
• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to obtain NZDF security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level commercial and bid support across marine operations.
• Shape commercial outcomes and manage contractual obligations and risk.
• Lead contract development, negotiation and governance for Defence programs.
• Support major tenders and embed best-practice commercial frameworks.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Education

Degree/Masters in Business, Law or related

Job description

Babcock Australasia is expanding in New Zealand and is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join the Devonport Naval Base team. You will provide high-level commercial and bid support across marine operations, partnering with senior leaders to ensure commercially robust activities and strong governance within a nationally significant defence program.

This role shapes commercial outcomes, manages contractual obligations and risk across defence and maritime environments, leads contract