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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Position located in Wellington Starting rate $30.42 per hour Permanent, part time 30 hours per week Position Description He kōrero mō mātou | About us: KiwiRail has been connecting New Zealanders for over 150 years. Our …
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Grey District, West Coast, New Zealand · On-site
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Skills: Rail Maintenance, Tool Operation, Safety Compliance, Teamwork, Verbal Communication
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Operate locomotives safely and efficiently across the Northland network in accordance with the Rail Operating Code and KiwiRail standards. Manage train handling, perform inspections, and maintain accurate digital documentation to support network reliability.
Must hold a recognized New Zealand Locomotive Engineer certification, a current Category 1 medical, and a valid NZ driver's licence. Candidates must be comfortable working a 24/7 rotating roster and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and risk management.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver to bring their skills to a region known for its coastal lifestyle, strong community, and growing freight network.
Whether you’re looking for a change of pace or a fresh challenge, Whangārei offers the change to combine your rail career with a more relaxed way of life.
In this role you’ll operate trains safely and efficiently across the Northland network to meet customer and operational requirements. This is a safety-critical role where your decisions directly support the reliability of our network.
You will:
If you’re a qualified Locomotive Engineer ready for a new challenge and a lifestyle change, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close: Sunday 28th June unless filled sooner
Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand.
KiwiRail is proud to be the backbone of New Zealand’s integrated transport network as well as one of the country’s biggest tourism operators and most significant property owners and developers. We employ more than 4,000 talented people throughout New Zealand and the safety and wellbeing of our staff is paramount, which is why we are dedicated to our goal of Zero Harm. We’re also committed to investing in our network so we can provide a world class service to our customers. KiwiRail is a company that is going places - why don’t you join us?
Offices: 2 Bunny St, Wellington, Wellington 6011, NZ · 8 Stanley St, Parnell, Auckland 1011, NZ
Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand.
KiwiRail is proud to be the backbone of New Zealand’s integrated transport network as well as one of the country’s biggest tourism operators and most significant property owners and developers. We employ more than 4,000 talented people throughout New Zealand and the safety and wellbeing of our staff is paramount, which is why we are dedicated to our goal of Zero Harm. We’re also committed to investing in our network so we can provide a world class service to our customers. KiwiRail is a company that is going places - why don’t you join us?
Offices: 2 Bunny St, Wellington, Wellington 6011, NZ · 8 Stanley St, Parnell, Auckland 1011, NZ
