Strategic Equipment Manager for Combat Engineer & CBRNE

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to NZD 300,000

Critical illness protection

Will services and savings schemes for

Defence community benefits

Job summary

NZDF seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee Combat Engineer equipment across its full lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal. You will deliver practical management advice, support procurement and budgeting, and collaborate with NZDF, industry and suppliers to maintain readiness.

The role requires significant experience in equipment/asset management within defence or similar high‑stake environments, with a New Zealand Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel domestically.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in the lifecycle management of equipment, assets, fleets, or logistics support systems.
• Strong stakeholder, contract, vendor, and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Knowledge of asset management, engineering management, or ERP systems such as SAP.
• An understanding of military logistics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of Combat Engineer equipment through its full lifecycle.
• Provide equipment management advice from acquisition through to disposal.
• Investigate equipment issues and contribute to practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Support procurement activities, budgeting, contract management and tender documentation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across NZDF, industry and suppliers.

Skills

Equipment lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Asset management

ERP systems like SAP

Logistics management

Education

Tertiary qualification in logistics/engineering/asset management

Tools

SAP

Logistics software

Job description

NZDF seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee Combat Engineer equipment across its full lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal. You will deliver practical management advice, support procurement and budgeting, and collaborate with NZDF, industry and suppliers to maintain readiness.

The role requires significant experience in equipment/asset management within defence or similar high‑stake environments, with a New Zealand Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel domestically.