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We’re going places. Are you?

Be part of our award winning KiwiRail Graduate Programme.

Our Network Services team works hard behind the scenes to keep KiwiRail moving. They maintain and improve our vast rail network and control train operations, playing a vital role in ensuring our services can run smoothly and safely.

This role will be based in Dunedin but will be working closely with our project and design teams in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch throughout the grad rotations.

Your role:

This permanent role is part of our KiwiRail operations, and you will be working across but not limited to infrastructure and compliance, asset management, production and delivery, projects and more. There might be also opportunities for you to rotate through other business units during your graduate programme.

What you’ll get

• An exciting and comprehensive 2- year rotational programme which will see you pushed out of your comfort zone and growing toward your full potential
• Competitive starting salary, to be regularly reviewed
• Senior management mentoring and a buddy from within the business
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe

What you’ll do

• Assist with project work as determined by your manager relating to your qualification, based on the needs of the business
• Provide generalist support in the delivery of projects and professional assignments
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the team to assist with project concepts, design and implementation

What you’ll need

• Diploma or Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Construction, Geotech or Environmental Engineering (Other technical engineering roles welcome)
• Have recently graduated (within the last two years) or be graduating ready to start Feb 2025
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships quickly and effectively
• A curious, proactive and innovative mindset
• Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident

Why KiwiRail?

KiwiRail is shaping New Zealand for good, delivering significant economic, social and environmental benefits. Through moving more freight on to rail, we are reducing carbon emissions and road maintenance costs, easing congestion in cities and making roads safer. Our purpose ‘Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand’ speaks to what our people, our customers, our stakeholders and the Government need. Connected to our customers and the future needs of their businesses. Connected to the communities we serve and operate in. Connected to each other, for the good of the country.

Our people are everything. That’s why KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.

If you’re ready to go places, we’re ready when you are.

Hononga Whaikaha. Oranga mo Aotearoa.  Stronger Connections.  Better New Zealand