Electrical Engineering Team Lead

4 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Babcock Australia & New Zealand Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

Babcock
is looking for an
Engineering Team Lead (Electrical)
to join the
Engineering Change
team based in
Devonport, Auckland .
About The Role
Step into a leadership role where your electrical engineering expertise directly supports the operational readiness of the New Zealand Defence Force naval fleet. As Engineering Team Lead (Electrical), you'll guide a team of 10–15 engineers and technicians through complex design and integration projects, ensuring every Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) meets rigorous standards. You'll be at the heart of technical decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder engagement—driving innovation and precision in every solution delivered.

This is more than a management role—it's a chance to shape the future of naval engineering. You'll collaborate closely with senior engineering leaders, influence multi-domain design strategies, and act as a technical authority in your field. With opportunities to contribute to business development, process improvement, and talent growth, this role offers both strategic impact and professional development. If you're ready to lead with purpose and deliver engineering excellence, this is your next mission.

About You
You are a seasoned electrical engineer with a strong background in defence or complex systems design. You thrive in leadership roles, guiding teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Your technical decisions are grounded in deep expertise and a commitment to safety, compliance, and innovation. You communicate clearly, manage risk effectively, and build strong relationships across disciplines. You're ready to take ownership, act as a technical authority, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic engineering environment.

Key Required Skills

  • Electrical design and integration expertise
  • Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) delivery
  • Technical documentation review and approval
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Team leadership and resource management
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Engineering lifecycle process improvement
  • Use of PLM/MRP and simulation tools

Key Required Qualifications

  • :6 years relevant engineering experience
  • :3 years engineering team management experience
  • Membership of a relevant engineering institution
  • Working towards Chartered status with CPD commitment

So, if you would like to continue building your career and help
create a safe and secure world, together
, please apply via the Apply Now' button below.

To learn more about us visit

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

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.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #67560

Closing date for this role is on 26th September 2025.

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