Marine Fitter

**Marine Fitter**:

- Location: Auckland, NZ, 0624- Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite- Babcock is looking for a Marine Fitter to join the Naval Fleet Sustainment team based in Devonport, Auckland.- About the role- Join a team that keeps New Zealand’s naval and marine assets mission-ready. As a Marine/Mechanical Fitter, you’ll be hands-on with propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and small craft maintenance. From gearboxes to hydraulics, your work ensures vessels operate safely and efficiently. Based in Devonport, you’ll be part of a skilled crew delivering high-quality mechanical solutions in a dynamic, safety-first environment.- This is more than just a trades role—it’s a chance to work on complex marine systems, contribute to national capability, and grow your skills in a supportive, collaborative setting. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, solve problems, and take ownership of your work. With ongoing training and development, you’ll stay sharp and ready for any challenge. If you thrive on variety, precision, and teamwork, this is the role for you.-
- $43 per hour (trade certificate essential)
- 1.5x paid after 40hrs
- 2x paid after 43hrs
- Additional benefits-
- About you- You’re a qualified mechanical tradesperson with solid marine or industrial experience. You know your way around propulsion systems, pumps, hydraulics, and compressors. You’re confident diagnosing faults, making repairs, and working to tight deadlines. You take pride in your workmanship, communicate clearly, and stay calm under pressure. You’re safety-conscious, IT-capable, and keen to keep learning. Whether working solo or in a team, you deliver quality results and support others to do the same.- Key

**Required Skills**:

- Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair
- Propulsion system maintenance
- Auxiliary equipment servicing (pumps, valves, hydraulics)
- Equipment disassembly and rebuild
- Performance testing and alignment
- IT system use for reporting
- Health & safety compliance
- Team collaboration and communication-
- Key Required Qualifications-
- NZ Trade Certificate Level 4 (Mechanical/Marine Engineering)
- Full NZ Driver’s License (Class 1 minimum)
- Advanced Trade Certificate Level 5 (Desirable)
- Seagoing or depot-level marine engineering experience (Desirable)-
- 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 novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to 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 areBabcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.
- Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.- Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

- Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
- Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.- Job Req #62896**Job Segment**:Hydraulics, Engineer, Engineering