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Cost and Benchmarking Lead - Infrastructure
full-time•Maungakiekie-Tāmaki
About this role
- Join KiwiRail as a Cost and Benchmarking Lead – Infrastructure
- Location Penrose Auckland
- Permanent, full-time role with flexible working arrangements available
He kōrero mō mātou | About Us
At KiwiRail, we have been connecting New Zealand for over 150 years. As a proud State-Owned Enterprise, we deliver sustainable rail and ferry services that create economic, social, and environmental value for our people, customers, and communities. Our mission, "Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo Aotearoa" (Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand), drives us to modernise and expand, ensuring KiwiRail is well-equipped to serve future generations.
He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the Role
As the Cost and Benchmarking Lead – Infrastructure, you will play a key role in supporting KiwiRail’s infrastructure initiatives, focusing on managing the financial performance of our projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will provide commercial input across procurement, contract management, and financial reporting, as well as identifying and mitigating financial and commercial risks. You will be integral to the decision-making process, delivering insights that support KiwiRail’s infrastructure growth and transformation.
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What You Will Bring
- Strong expertise in commercial management, procurement, and contract administration within large infrastructure businesses
- In-depth knowledge of cost estimation, forecasting, and financial reporting tools and methodologies
- Experience in contract negotiation, preparation, and administration
- Proven ability to manage financial and commercial risks across large-scale infrastructure projects
- Ability to evaluate procurement contracts to ensure value for money and risk mitigation
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
- A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience in cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
- A current New Zealand driver’s licence and ability to travel domestically as required
Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for You
- Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Staff discount southern cross medical insurance
- A wide range of discounts at retail partners
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Discounted staff travel
- Access to join NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust where you will enjoy a range of benefits including access to holiday homes across New Zealand, as well as support for optometry, physiotherapy, GP services, and prescription costs.
- Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community impact
Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to lead financial performance and drive operational success at KiwiRail, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build stronger connections for a better New Zealand.
Applications close: Wednesday 11th Feb 2026 (unless filled sooner)
Successful candidates must pass a preemployment medical and drug screen.
What you'll do
- The Cost and Benchmarking Lead will manage the financial performance of infrastructure projects and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role involves providing commercial input across procurement, contract management, and financial reporting.
About KiwiRail
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?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Cost and Benchmarking Lead - Infrastructure do at KiwiRail?
As a Cost and Benchmarking Lead - Infrastructure at KiwiRail, you will: the Cost and Benchmarking Lead will manage the financial performance of infrastructure projects and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role involves providing commercial input across procurement, contract management, and financial reporting..
Is the Cost and Benchmarking Lead - Infrastructure position at KiwiRail remote?
The Cost and Benchmarking Lead - Infrastructure position at KiwiRail is based in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Auckland, New Zealand. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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