2023 Graduate Civil Engineer null

Have you recently or are you about to graduate from your diploma or degree in civil or structural engineering?

We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in our Graduate Programme for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our growing Rail Operations team in Auckland or Wellington.

Based at our offices either at Southdown, Auckland - or in the Wellington Railway station, this will be a 2-year programme to help you gain different skills and develop as a professional civil engineer.

Te mea angitu kei a tatou: The opportunity we have:

As a Graduate Civil Engineer within Rail Operations, you will be directly supporting our strong and diverse multi-discipline rail Engineering to deliver professional services to a vast portfolio of rail infrastructure renewal and upgrade projects.

About the role:

• Rotate through different teams within Rail Operations such as rail-track, civil, structures, traction electrical, signals, control systems
• 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

Position Description:

What are we offering?

• Competitive starting salary, with six monthly reviews
• A graduate group induction including learning about KiwiRail and visiting sites around New Zealand
• An exciting and comprehensive 2- year rotational programme which will see you growing toward your full potential
• Ongoing learning and development tailored to the graduate programme
• Senior management mentoring and a buddy from within the business
• Full-time permanent employment within the business after graduation from the programme
• 5 weeks annual leave and a host of other great benefits and rewards

He aha nga pukengae rapu ana tatou: What skills are we looking for?

What will you need?

• Diploma or Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Have recently graduated (within the last two years) or be graduating this year
• Be excited about and talented in design work and CAD drawings
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships
• A curious, proactive, and innovative mindset
• Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident

Mo matou: About us

KiwiRail has a proud 155-year history in New Zealand and we're a key part of the country's social and economic fabric, responsible for significantly driving economic growth through our internationally acclaimed tourism brands, by moving over a third of New Zealand's export goods and by holding the country's second-largest property portfolio.

We have a vision for a bigger, bolder role for rail and we're looking for energetic, ambitious and talented students who genuinely care about creating stronger connections, for a better New Zealand. It's a pivotal time to join our organisation and we're searching for our next generation of influential and inspiring leaders to develop with us.

All applications must be made online via the KiwiRail Careers site. Please note that successful applicants will be required to commence their employment for February 2023. Applications are also open to current employees.

What's next?

All applications must be made online via the KiwiRail Careers site. Please note that successful applicants will be required to commence their employment on the 27th of February 2023. Applications are also open to current employees.

Applications close: Sunday 2nd of October 2022 at 11.55pm, however we will be reviewing applications as they come through so, please do not hesitate to apply ASAP.

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