Electrical Fitter

Nuclearinst; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,279 - 74,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life integration policy

Supportive and engaging environment

Employee discounts through beRewarded

Online wellbeing program

Participation in the weRecognise program

Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Electrical Fitter for their Marine Electrical team in Devonport, Auckland. This role involves critical hands-on work, supporting marine and defence operations through installation, maintenance, and fault-finding on complex electrical systems.

As part of a safety-first culture, you'll gain exposure to advanced systems and opportunities for skill development, making it a great fit for an ambitious electrical professional looking to grow their career.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Electrical Fitter with full registration.
• Confident working across marine, industrial, and defence environments.
• Ability to read drawings and use test equipment expertly.

Responsibilities

• Support critical marine and defence operations through installation and maintenance.
• Contribute to operational readiness by fault-finding on complex electrical systems.
• Collaborate and mentor others while delivering work safely.

Skills

Electrical installation and maintenance

Fault finding and diagnostics

Use of electrical test equipment

Reading technical drawings and schematics

Knowledge of power generation and distribution systems

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Team collaboration and communication

Time management and task prioritisation

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

Full Electrical Practising Licence (NZ registration)

Experience in marine or industrial electrical environments

Valid NZ driver licence (forklift endorsement advantageous)

Job description

Babcock is looking for an Electrical Fitter to join the Marine Electrical team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join a highly skilled electrical team supporting critical marine and defence operations. This role offers hands‑on work across installation, maintenance, and fault‑finding on complex electrical systems, from power distribution to propulsion and communication equipment. You will work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, contributing to essential operational readiness.

You will be part of a collaborative, safety‑first culture that values continuous improvement and technical excellence. With opportunities to develop new skills, including fibre optics, and exposure to advanced systems, this is an excellent role for an electrician wanting to expand into marine and defence sectors while building long‑term career capability.

Compensation and benefits

• $46 per hour (trade certificate essential)
• OT rates paid at 1.5x for first 3 hours and 2x for anything beyond that
• Additional benefits

About you

You are a trade‑qualified Electrical Fitter with full registration, confident working across marine, industrial, and defence environments. You thrive on varied installation, maintenance, and fault‑finding work, delivering safely to tight deadlines. You read drawings, use test equipment expertly, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. You collaborate, mentor others, and show initiative improving systems and processes. Adaptable and solutions‑focused, you take ownership, uphold quality standards, and prioritise health and safety in everything you do. Maintain accurate records and deliver clear technical reports.

Key Required Skills

• Electrical installation and maintenance
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Use of electrical test equipment
• Reading technical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of power generation and distribution systems
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Team collaboration and communication
• Time management and task prioritisation

Key Required Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Full Electrical Practising Licence (NZ registration)
• Experience in marine or industrial electrical environments
• Valid NZ driver licence (forklift endorsement advantageous)

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 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.

Locally in New Zealand, we are actively growing our team to deliver some key projects for the defence and commercial sectors in Aotearoa. Our team of over 120 trades people work on the Devonport Naval Base in partnership with our customer, the Royal New Zealand Navy. As the Navy’s strategic maritime partner, we provide complete maintenance, repair and overhaul services to their entire Navy fleet. We also undertake ship conversions, life extensions, retrofits and major repairs, in both the drydock and in the water, for our customers.

If you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

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 #745551