Trade Controls Specialist: NZ/ITAR Compliance & Licensing

Babcock International; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Defence reservist leave

Self-led learning modules

Employee discount program

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Trade Control Specialist based in Auckland to navigate export controls for defence and government programmes. You will ensure compliance with NZ and international regulations, manage licences, and partner with project teams and regulators to deliver compliant outcomes.

Join a team focused on safety, integrity and operational excellence, driving continuous improvement across trade controls and compliance activities for high-profile programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience navigating export controls and licensing requirements in regulated environments.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Navigate NZ and international export control laws to ensure project compliance.
• Manage export licences and related agreements, ensuring timely approvals.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement of trade controls programs.
• Provide practical compliance advice to project teams and regulators.

Skills

Export controls compliance

NZ export controls regulations

ITAR/EAR/FMS knowledge

Export licence management

Risk assessment

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Training development

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Project Management qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Trade Control Specialist based in Auckland to navigate export controls for defence and government programmes. You will ensure compliance with NZ and international regulations, manage licences, and partner with project teams and regulators to deliver compliant outcomes.

Join a team focused on safety, integrity and operational excellence, driving continuous improvement across trade controls and compliance activities for high-profile programmes.