Equipment Manager - Combat Engineer & CBRNE Assets

New Zealand Defence Force; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Defence benefits

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force – Trentham, North Island, is seeking an Equipment Manager for Combat Engineer & CBRNE to oversee the full lifecycle of a varied equipment portfolio, from bulldozers to bomb disposal robots, and to provide practical management solutions in a dynamic environment.

You will work with military personnel, suppliers, and subject experts, contribute to procurement and budgeting, and ensure equipment remains available, safe and fit for purpose.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in logistics, supply management, engineering, asset management or related equipment.
• Experience managing equipment, assets, fleets, or logistics support systems.
• Strong stakeholder, vendor and contract management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of asset management or ERP systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of Combat Engineer equipment through its full lifecycle.
• Provide equipment management advice from acquisition through to disposal.
• Investigate equipment issues and contribute to practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Support procurement activities, budgeting, contract management and tender documentation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across NZDF, industry and suppliers.

Skills

Equipment lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Budgeting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in logistics/supply management/engineering/asset management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force – Trentham, North Island, is seeking an Equipment Manager for Combat Engineer & CBRNE to oversee the full lifecycle of a varied equipment portfolio, from bulldozers to bomb disposal robots, and to provide practical management solutions in a dynamic environment.

You will work with military personnel, suppliers, and subject experts, contribute to procurement and budgeting, and ensure equipment remains available, safe and fit for purpose.