Commercial Manager

• Work at Devonport Base — NZ’s premier naval precinct.


• High impact commercial role shaping major Defence outcomes.


• Contribute to nationally vital programs.

About the Role

Babcock is expanding in New Zealand, and we’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team at the Devonport Naval Base. As the long‑term partner to the Royal New Zealand Navy, we support the full fleet, giving you the chance to work at the heart of a nationally significant maritime program.

In this role, you’ll provide high‑level commercial and bid support across our marine operations, partnering with senior leaders and the wider commercial function to ensure our strategic and operational activities are commercially robust. You’ll shape commercial outcomes, safeguard contractual obligations, and manage commercial risk across complex Defence and marine environments.

You’ll play a key role in contract development, negotiation and governance, support major tenders, guide stakeholders through commercial processes, and help embed best‑practice commercial frameworks across the business. This is a role where your expertise will influence decision‑making, strengthen customer relationships, and contribute directly to the success of one of New Zealand’s most important Defence partnerships.

If you’re looking to step into a high‑impact commercial position within a respected global organisation and want to help shape the future of our marine programs — we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.


• Degree/Bachelor/Masters in Business, Commence, Law or similar or equivalent demonstrated experience.


• Extensive knowledge of commercial, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, supply-chain engagement and business management


• Experience of engaging with national and international customers and suppliers


• Experience in Commercial, civil, defence or government industries.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.  


• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. 


• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave. 


• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan. 


• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with 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, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

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.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) will be assessed.

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 ID: 73957