KiwiRail
Engineering Graduate Programme (Feb 2025)
Auckland, Wellington
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 64000 / Year
- - 6-monthly pay reviews- 5 weeks annual leave- discounts at a variety of retailers
- 1-8 vacancies
- Apply by 23 Feb 2025
- Start date 23 Feb 2025
Join the country’s top Graduate Development Programme and Shape the Future of Rail in New Zealand
Are you early in your career with 0-2 years of professional experience? Or graduating for 2025? If yes, then this application is for you! We are looking for talented graduate engineers.
What we offer:
- An exciting and comprehensive 2- year rotational programme which will see you pushed out of your comfort zone and growing toward your full potential
- 5 weeks annual leave and a host of other great benefits and rewards
- Competitive starting salary with 6-monthly reviews during the programme
- A full business induction including meeting key manager and visiting KiwiRail sites across Aotearoa
- Senior management mentoring and a buddy from within the business
- Permanent role within the business after successfully graduate from the programme
What we are looking for
Engineering grad disciplines in:
- Electrical
- Mechatronics
- Mechanical
- Civil (incl. Water / Geotech/ Environmental/ Structures)
Locations:
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Christchurch
Programme Start:
- February 2025
About our Engineering Grad roles:
We will have Engineering Graduate positions available across different areas of the business.
As a Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer in our Rolling Stock Asset Services (RSAS) team, you'll oversee the entire life cycle of rolling stock, from fleet planning to maintenance and future improvements.
Alternatively, join our Rail Infrastructure team as an Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer, where you'll contribute to a variety of projects spanning rail-track, civil, structures, traction electrical, signals, and control systems.
For those interested in civil, water, structures, geotech, or environmental engineering, our Rail Infrastructure team offers opportunities to work on diverse projects, from water management to environmental assessments.
As part of the Graduate Programme, you will:
- 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 will need:
- Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, civil/structural/ water/ geotech,)
- Have recently graduated (within the last two years) or be graduating for a start in early 2025
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships
- A curious, proactive, and innovative mindset
- Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident
How to apply:
All applications must be submitted online through the KiwiRail Careers site. Please include your CV, clearly listing your education history with dates and institution names, along with a cover letter outlining your interest, and a brief description of how your skills align with our vison.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to commence their employment in February 2025. Applications are also open to current employees.
Applications close: 5th May 2024 however we will be reviewing applications as they come through so, please do not hesitate to apply ASAP.
Position Description
KiwiRail is where you build stronger connections for a better Aotearoa. We have a vision for a bigger, bolder role for rail, and our Graduate Programme is designed to empower energetic and ambitious students to develop into the next generation of influential and inspiring leaders.
Hononga Whaikaha. Oranga mo Aotearoa. Stronger Connections. Better New Zealand
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I am working on improving and adding to environmental resources available for training, conferences, and presentations. I am also working on some base documents for engineers to refer to in the planning/design phase of projects that address our core risk areas. This is to mitigate adverse impacts on the environment that could arise when the environment is considered during the planning phase. Also, to educate engineers about some of the solutions available and the resources that we already have at our disposal. Liaising with the engineering team, this could also result in a workshop potentially hosted by myself to train new engineers. Daily, I am taking part in meetings and building relationships with people across different business units and outside of KR, and learning about some of the challenges that arise in our field.
Easy going so far. It would be nice to get a little more work. But I'm still learning and enjoying it.
I have been involved with a variety of different duties such as assisting with procurement, design, and business-as-usual tasks.
About the employer
KiwiRail
4.5
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Transport & Logistics
KiwiRail is one of New Zealand's largest employers with proud KiwiRail staff operating in more than 50 towns and cities across the country.
Pros and cons of working at KiwiRail
Pros
The people. Everyone is so friendly, and my team has really welcomed me in. It's good that there are a few young people in the team. My buddy is just one year older, but he knows so much already. He's more than happy for me to ask him questions and have a good chat if I'm learning from it. The grads here are pretty keen to get amongst everything and it's just very good energy here.
Friendly atmosphere, well-managed graduate program.
KiwiRail is very supportive and will help you grow into the professional you desire to be.
Being a large company you have the opportunity to be part of a vast range of projects at once.
The flexibility within each team, and how welcoming they are. Great discounts and employee benefits, 5 weeks annual leave and they take care of you well.
Cons
Office location.
Technical difficulties with work device but that's kind of normal in any workplace.
Complicated business structure. Very big and silo's. Difficult to wrap your head around as a new employee.
Age-gap.
It's hard to get to know people due to the large scale of employees.