About the role
Join a critical role supporting the sustainment of RNZN platforms, where your expertise directly impacts operational readiness and long-term capability. As a Principal Supportability Engineering Technician, you’ll lead complex obsolescence and inventory strategies, delivering smart, cost-effective solutions that extend asset life and optimise performance.
Working within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, you’ll influence key engineering decisions, mentor others, and shape integrated logistics outcomes. This is an opportunity to apply your technical depth and leadership in a highly respected maritime programme while driving continuous improvement and innovation across the engineering lifecycle.
About you
You are an experienced engineering professional with strong expertise in supportability, obsolescence, and lifecycle management. You bring a proactive, analytical mindset and confidently lead complex technical investigations and decisions. You collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and influence stakeholders with sound engineering judgement. You are comfortable working across systems, tools, and disciplines, continuously improving processes and outcomes. You take ownership, mentor others, and thrive in environments where your work directly supports operational capability and long-term asset performance.
Key Required Skills
- Obsolescence analysis and management
- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) knowledge
- Technical investigation and problem-solving
- Engineering lifecycle management
- PLM/MRP systems proficiency
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Risk assessment and mitigation
Key Required Qualifications
- Technical vocational qualification in engineering discipline
- Membership of a relevant technical body, preferably with certification, with a desire for Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- ~8 years relevant engineering/supportability experience
- ~2 years technical leadership or delivery management experience
- Eligibility for NZ Defence Security Clearance (DSC)
