Senior Logistics Engineer — Obsolescence & ILS Lead

The Babcock; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and wellbeing leave

LinkedIn Learning access and study-lea

WeRecognise program

Wellbeing program

Defence reservist leave

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Principal Logistics Engineering Technician to join the Engineering team at Devonport, Auckland on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract. The role focuses on sustaining RNZN platforms, leading obsolescence and inventory strategies, and delivering cost-effective solutions to extend asset life and optimize performance.

You will influence key engineering decisions, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement across the lifecycle, leveraging your depth in supportability and

Qualifications

• Technical qualifications and CPD in engineering are required.
• Experience with obsolescence and logistics support is essential.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities are expected.
• Ability to mentor and influence stakeholders across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex obsolescence and inventory strategies to extend asset life.
• Influence engineering decisions and deliver integrated logistics outcomes.
• Mentor others and drive continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

Skills

Obsolescence analysis

ILS knowledge

Technical investigation

Lifecycle management

Technical documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Education

Technical vocational qualification in engineering

Technical body membership with CPD

8+ years of relevant experience

2+ years of leadership/delivery management

NZ Defence Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Principal Logistics Engineering Technician to join the Engineering team at Devonport, Auckland on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract. The role focuses on sustaining RNZN platforms, leading obsolescence and inventory strategies, and delivering cost-effective solutions to extend asset life and optimize performance.

You will influence key engineering decisions, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement across the lifecycle, leveraging your depth in supportability and