Trade Control Specialist

Babcock International; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Defence reservist leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Study leave

beRewarded discounts

Corporate shares plan

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Babcock Australasia in Auckland is seeking a Trade Controls Specialist to support Defence and government programmes by navigating NZ and international export controls laws, ensuring compliance and enabling project delivery.

You will act as subject matter expert on export licences, regulatory requirements, risk assessments, and stakeholder liaison across project teams, regulators, and customers, driving continuous improvement and upholding safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience navigating NZ and international export controls.
• Ability to manage export licences and compliance programmes.
• Capability to interpret regulations and provide practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage export licences, approvals and related agreements.
• Implement and improve trade controls programmes and processes.
• Engage regulators and customers to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Export controls compliance

NZ export controls regulations

US export controls (ITAR EAR FMS)

Export licence management

Risk assessment

Regulatory interpretation & guidance

Trade controls program development

Stakeholder engagement

Training development & delivery

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Planning & organisation

Education

Relevant qualification in Law, Engineering, Business, Commerce or equivalent experience

Eligibility to access US export controlled technology (ITAR)

NZ Defence Site Clearance & NZSIS Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

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Location: Auckland, NZ, 0624

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Babcock is looking for a Trade Controls Specialist to join the Trade ControlsTeam based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join Babcock New Zealand as a Trade Controls Specialist and play a critical role supporting Defence and government programmes in navigating and complying with New Zealand and international export controls laws and regulations. You'll be the subject matter expert ensuring operational compliance with various, complex export and import controls regulations, helping protect sensitive technologies while enabling successful project delivery.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile programmes where your expertise directly influences operational success. You'll partner with project teams, business leaders, customers, and regulators, providing trusted advice, identifying regulatory and legislative compliance requirements, managing export licences and agreements, implementing compliance programs, and driving continuous improvement within a highly respected organisation committed to safety, compliance, collaboration and excellence.

About you

You are a detail-oriented compliance professional with strong knowledge of export controls and a passion for helping organisations navigate complex regulatory environments. You bring experience managing export controls, licencing requirements, risk assessments and stakeholder relationships within highly regulated industries. You communicate confidently with technical and non-technical audiences, remain calm under pressure, and balance competing priorities effectively. Most importantly, you take ownership, work collaboratively, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, integrity and operational excellence.

Key Required Skills

• Export controls compliance experience
• Working knowledge of NZ export controls regulations
• Strong working knowledge of US export controls regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS)
• Export licence application, administration and management
• Risk assessment, compliance monitoring and mitigation planning
• Regulatory interpretation and provision of practical compliance advice
• Development, implementation and continuous improvement of trade controls procedures and compliance programs
• Stakeholder engagement, relationship management and cross-functional collaboration
• Training development, delivery and compliance awareness education
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across documentation, analysis and records management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear compliance guidance and reports
• Effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Key Required Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Law, Engineering, Business, Commerce or equivalent experience
• Eligibility to access US export controlled technology in compliance with the ITAR’s regulatory requirements
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an NZ Defence Site Clearance as welll as an NZSIS 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,

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, capable of obtaining NZ government issued clearances, and eligible to access US export controlled technology.

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, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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