Lead, Marine Rigging & Transport Team

Babcock International; Auckland; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

LinkedIn Learning

Study leave

Discounts via beRewarded

Novated leasing

Employee shares plan

Wellbeing program

Recognition program

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Unit Leader to head the Rigging & Transport team based in Devonport, Auckland. You’ll lead skilled trades, ensure safe, efficient delivery and manage time and budget expectations on complex marine maintenance programmes.

Based in Devonport, you’ll drive planning, execution and continuous improvement while developing your team and maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 4 Trade Certificate in Rigging, Cranes or related discipline.
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 1 minimum).
• Proven experience managing trade teams in engineering/maintenance contexts.
• Marine experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead rigging and transport teams to deliver safe, quality outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritise workload across workshop and site.
• Drive safety culture and maintain high standards.
• Influence planning, execution and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Rigging/Mechanical

Team leadership

Planning & workload

Health & safety

Problem solving

Stakeholder comms

Continuous improvement

IT literacy

Education

Level 4 Trade Certificate

NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 1)

Experience leading trade teams

Marine/maintenance experience

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Unit Leader to head the Rigging & Transport team based in Devonport, Auckland. You’ll lead skilled trades, ensure safe, efficient delivery and manage time and budget expectations on complex marine maintenance programmes.

Based in Devonport, you’ll drive planning, execution and continuous improvement while developing your team and maintaining a strong safety culture.