Operational Defect Coordinator

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock New Zealand is seeking an Operational Defect Coordinator in Auckland to support RNZN's operational readiness within the Maintenance Delivery team. You will coordinate defect rectification, engage contractors, and plan repairs to maximise fleet availability and mission success.

In a fast-paced defence and engineering environment you will manage priorities, ensure compliance and safety, and deliver high-quality outcomes for maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in PM, Engineering, Maintenance, or Technical Operations.
• Minimum two years' project/maintenance coordination or engineering support experience.
• Experience in naval, defence, maritime, engineering, or maintenance environments and NZ Defence Security Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate defect rectification and repair planning.
• Engage with contractors and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure work complies with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain defect tracking and reporting documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Defect tracking

Quality assurance

Technical document review

Cost control

MS Office

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in PM/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project)

Job description

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Location: Auckland, NZ, 0624 OnSite Babcock is looking for an Operational Defect Coordinator to join the Maintenance Delivery team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join Babcock New Zealand in a pivotal role supporting the Royal New Zealand Navy's operational readiness. As an Operational Defect Coordinator, you'll be at the centre of complex maintenance and engineering activities, coordinating defect rectification, contractor engagement, and repair planning that directly contributes to fleet availability and mission success. This is an opportunity to work alongside defence, engineering, and maintenance professionals in a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities will make a genuine impact. You'll gain exposure to high-profile naval programmes while building your career within a business committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

About you

You are an organised and proactive coordinator who thrives in technically complex environments. You have experience managing multiple priorities, engaging with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring work is delivered to high quality standards. Ideally, you've worked within defence, maritime, engineering, or maintenance operations and understand the importance of compliance, safety, and documentation. You communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in delivering outcomes that support operational readiness and customer success.

Key Required Skills

Project coordination and scheduling Stakeholder engagement and relationship management Contractor management Operational defect tracking and management Quality assurance and compliance monitoring Technical document review and administration Cost control and invoice processing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project)

Key Required 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

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

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 corporate shares plan; Your wellbeing is supported through 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 Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company. Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission. So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together,