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We are looking for Junior CAD Designers, to join and become part of our One Winning Team!

This is an exciting time for rail in New Zealand, with a significant investment programme for asset upgrades and new infrastructure throughout the country. We've got some great projects underway and we're looking ahead at long term investment plans for New Zealand's national rail system.

*Please note that this is a junior role suitable for someone on graduate level and is not part of our graduate programme.

Te mea angitu kei a tatou: The opportunity we have

This is an opportunity to kick start your career in CAD Design. Our experienced CAD Design Team will support, mentor, and train you as you embark on your career journey with KiwiRail. You may have recently completed a Diploma, AD and/or Certificate in Civil Engineering. Reporting to the Engineer Support Manager, you’ll support the CAD Team in the production of high-quality design deliverables for the Civil, Structural, Traction and Electrical and Track disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Engineering discipline teams to produce, review, and amend 2D and 3D designs for BIM and CAD systems.
• Support the development and maintenance of engineering document management systems and processes.
• Perform high quality CAD designs for multiple engineering disciplines such as Track, Civil and Geotech design deliverables.
• Support KiwiRail to maintain industry best practice approach to digital engineering functions.

You’ll also be an active, positive, and contributing member of the Planning and Engineering Team and be prepared to work across the team, provide support to Engineering and stand in for colleagues. 

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

You’ll be driven to exceed customer and service delivery expectations and have the desire to learn and grow. You’ll have some working knowledge of CAD systems, strong computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft products. Previous exposure to AutoDesk and MicroStation is preferred, however on the job training will be provided.

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant qualifications; Diploma, AD and/or Certificate in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong computer literacy - working knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word etc.)
• Experience working with ISO or equivalent quality systems is beneficial
• Experience working with 2D and 3D images and modelling is desirable
• Experience working with Survey Data in a design environment is desirable

Mo matou: About us

KiwiRail is New Zealand's national railway, employing around 4,200 talented people in a wide range of business functions.  Our teams are responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals, and level crossings. Our team is like a family; we love what we do, and we thrive in this busy and upbeat environment.

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust

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.

#We’re going places. Are you? Register today!