Fleet Readiness Defect Coordinator

Babcock Australia & New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave & wellbeing leave

Defence reservist leave

BeRewarded discounts

Job summary

Babcock New Zealand is seeking an Operational Defect Coordinator to join the Maintenance Delivery team in Devonport, Auckland. You will coordinate defect rectification, engage contractors, and plan repairs to support RNZN operations and fleet readiness.

The role requires you to manage multiple priorities in a defence environment, with emphasis on safety, quality, and documentation. NZ Defence clearance eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in PM, Engineering, Maintenance, or Technical Operations.
• Minimum two years' experience in a project coordination, maintenance coordination, or engineering support role.
• Experience in naval, defence, maritime, engineering, or maintenance environment; NZ Defence Security Clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate defect rectification and repair planning.
• Engage with contractors and stakeholders.
• Support maintenance and engineering activities to boost fleet availability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Defect tracking

Quality assurance

Documentation review

Cost control

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent in PM/Engineering

Two+ years in project/maintenance coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Babcock New Zealand is seeking an Operational Defect Coordinator to join the Maintenance Delivery team in Devonport, Auckland. You will coordinate defect rectification, engage contractors, and plan repairs to support RNZN operations and fleet readiness.

The role requires you to manage multiple priorities in a defence environment, with emphasis on safety, quality, and documentation. NZ Defence clearance eligibility is preferred.