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Engineering

Future Mission-Critical Opportunities - Nova Systems New Zealand

Nova Systems · 201-1000 employees

Wellington
HybridFull timeMid level

About the job

About Nova Systems:

Nova Systems is a leading provider of engineering services and technology solutions, helping clients solve some of the most complex challenges across Defence, security, government, and industry. We specialise in capability assurance, systems integration, test and evaluation, systems engineering, software development, logistics, and project delivery.

Our New Zealand team supports critical programmes and projects across the capability lifecycle, leveraging expertise from across our Australian and international businesses while maintaining a strong local presence.

New Zealand Opportunities

Ready to apply your expertise to solving complex challenges that matter?

At Nova Systems, we're always interested in connecting with talented Systems Engineers and industry professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

Whether you're an experienced engineer, transitioning from military service, or looking for your next opportunity in Defence, security, aviation, government, or critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

We’re interested in hearing from people with experience in areas such as:

Systems Engineering and Capability Delivery

  • Systems engineering and systems integration
  • Requirements development and management
  • Verification and validation
  • Test and evaluation
  • Systems assurance
  • Capability development and acquisition support
  • Digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Communications, RF and Electromagnetic Spectrum

  • Communications engineering, networks, datalinks or mission communications systems
  • RF systems, sensors, antennas, electronic systems or related integration activities
  • Electromagnetic spectrum environment, spectrum management or electronic warfare support
  • Operational communications, C4ISR, ISR, surveillance or mission systems

Relevant operating environments

  • Defence, aerospace, maritime, aviation, national security or other mission-critical environments
  • Government capability, regulated safety-critical systems, or complex technical programmes where assurance, integration and operational outcomes are central

We value the leadership, resilience, technical expertise and operational experience that current and former Defence personnel bring to our business.

We welcome expressions of interest from:

  • Former NZDF, ADF and allied military personnel
  • Reservists
  • Defence spouses and partners
  • Veterans transitioning to civilian careers
  • Professionals with Defence industry experience

Life at Nova – it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

  • Generous Parental Leave: Primary carers receive 20 weeks’ paid leave; partner carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions are paid for up to 52 weeks.
  • Professional and Personal Development: $5,000 per year allowance, with PD leave included. Up to $1,200 per year can be used towards well-being activities, such as a gym membership or related assets.
  • Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people.
  • Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day, allowing for personal expression and building trust.
  • Reward & Recognition Program: Exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you save on groceries, petrol, holidays and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and family members.
  • Annual Nova employee engagement: A great way to connect more broadly, strengthen your internal networks and have some fun.
  • Well-being Hub with access to health and fitness content.
  • Free annual flu vaccination.
  • An inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture.
  • Social activities throughout the year - we even dress up at times. Think Safari; we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems.

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Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

As National security clearances may be required for some opportunities, applicants must have full working rights and be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearances.

About Nova:

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand and solve.

At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale. We are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being “Optimised for Performance”. Small enough to care and big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate and innovate.

At Nova Systems, we see things differently. We bring, and take, a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.

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