Fleet Readiness Defect Coordinator

Babcock International Group; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock New Zealand is seeking an Operational Defect Coordinator to support the Royal New Zealand Navy by coordinating defect rectification, contractor engagement, and repair planning. Your role will directly influence fleet availability and mission readiness in a fast-paced environment.

You will work alongside defence, engineering, and maintenance professionals, leveraging your organisational skills and attention to detail to manage competing priorities, ensure safety, and document quality

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in Project Management, Engineering, Maintenance, or Technical Operations.
• Minimum two years' experience in a project coordination, maintenance coordination, or engineering support role
• Experience working within a naval, defence, maritime, engineering, or maintenance environment
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a NZ Defence Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Coordinate defect rectification and defect tracking to support fleet availability.
• Engage with contractors and stakeholders to plan and schedule maintenance activities.
• Plan repairs and maintenance to ensure high quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Review technical documents and manage related administration and cost controls

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Operational defect tracking

Quality assurance

Document control

Cost control

MS Office

Education

Project Management / Engineering / Maintenance / Technical Operations qualification or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Babcock New Zealand is seeking an Operational Defect Coordinator to support the Royal New Zealand Navy by coordinating defect rectification, contractor engagement, and repair planning. Your role will directly influence fleet availability and mission readiness in a fast-paced environment.

You will work alongside defence, engineering, and maintenance professionals, leveraging your organisational skills and attention to detail to manage competing priorities, ensure safety, and document quality