Naval Architect L2 or L3

Babcock International; Whangarei; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Naval Architect to join their dynamic team in Whangarei. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects shaping New Zealand's naval and marine infrastructure. As a key contributor, you'll engage in complex ship design and repairs, while collaborating with skilled engineers in a supportive environment. With opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about marine engineering and looking to make a real impact. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to quality and innovation in the maritime sector.

Benefits

Agile work environment

Laptop and work from home kit

Annual leave and wellbeing leave

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Employee assistance program

Discounts across retail and health

Wellbeing days

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Confident naval architect skilled in marine design challenges.
• Experience in shipbuilding, compliance, and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex ship design, repairs, and upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and solve design challenges.

Skills

CAD and 3D modelling proficiency

Strong marine engineering knowledge

Project management and scheduling

Excellent report writing and documentation

Client relationship and communication skills

Understanding of statutory and classification regulations

Team collaboration and mentoring

Analytical and risk management capabilities

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline

Membership of a relevant engineering body

3–5+ years’ experience in marine design engineering projects

Proficiency with engineering software and quality systems

Job description

Babcock subsidiary Marine Industrial Design is looking for a Naval Architect L2 or L3 to join the team based in its Whangarei offices.

About the role

Join a respected engineering team that plays a vital role in shaping New Zealand’s naval and marine infrastructure. As a Naval Architect (Level 2 or 3), you’ll contribute to complex ship design, repairs, and upgrades for both commercial and defence vessels. Work alongside talented engineers, deliver meaningful design solutions, and see your concepts take shape in real-world operations.

This is more than just a technical role — it’s an opportunity to influence and innovate within a collaborative, project-driven environment. Whether you’re working with design standards, solving challenges under pressure, or mentoring junior engineers, you’ll be contributing to projects that keep New Zealand’s maritime assets in top form. With strong client relationships, national impact, and an emphasis on quality and compliance, this is a career-defining role for the right engineer.

About you

You are a confident and technically skilled naval architect who thrives on solving marine design challenges. You’re experienced with CAD and engineering tools, comfortable delivering projects, and always up for mentoring others. With solid experience in shipbuilding or refits, you understand compliance, design standards, and customer needs. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team and aren’t afraid to step up when leadership is needed. If you’re driven by precision, responsibility, and impact — this role is made for you.

Key Required Skills

• CAD and 3D modelling proficiency
• Strong marine engineering knowledge
• Project management and scheduling
• Excellent report writing and documentation
• Client relationship and communication skills
• Understanding of statutory and classification regulations
• Team collaboration and mentoring
• Analytical and risk management capabilities

Key Required Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline
• Membership of a relevant engineering body
• 3–5+ years’ experience in marine design engineering projects
• Proficiency with engineering software and quality systems

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required.
• 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 International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

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

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

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, pre-employment medical, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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