Rail Operator KiwiRail New Zealand

KiwiRail in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is hiring full-time Rail Operators for their freight yards. Training starts at NZD 29.68 per hour, rising to NZD 32.43 once qualified, with shift premiums for weekends. You’ll shunt wagons, couple locomotives, and do safety checks in a physical, outdoor role on rotating 24/7 rosters. No experience needed, but a full NZ driver’s license and own transport are required. This job’s for team players with a safety focus who want to learn on the job and grow in rail operations.

About Company

KiwiRail is New Zealand’s main rail network, connecting communities and boosting tourism with scenic trains and ferries. With 1,001 to 5,000 employees, they prioritize zero harm and invest in their network for better service. The Tauranga team handles freight to keep goods moving. Visit www.kiwirail.co.nz for more. They’re about safety, development, and being the backbone of NZ transport.

Job Title

Rail Operator

Responsibilities

• Link and unlink wagons using shunting techniques.
• Direct train drivers during coupling and decoupling.
• Place wagons into sidings for customer pickups.
• Conduct safety checks on trains before journeys.
• Communicate via radio for clear team coordination.
• Work outdoors in all weather, walking and handling heavy items.
• Follow planned rosters for 24/7 shifts.
• Report any hazards or equipment issues quick.
• Team up with small crews for yard operations.
• Help with basic maintenance or inspections.
• Keep logs of shunting and safety tasks.
• Adapt to physical demands like climbing and lifting.
• Stay alert for moving trains and tracks.
• Pitch in on training for new operators.
• Ensure all work meets KiwiRail’s safety standards.

Requirements

Education

No formal education required.

Experience

No prior experience needed; full training provided.

Skills

• Strong safety mindset to care for team and self.
• Good communication for radio and teamwork.
• Physical fitness for outdoor, manual work.
• Reliable with own transport and full NZ driver’s license.
• Willing to learn and follow procedures.
• Positive attitude for shift work and challenges.

Knowledge

• Basics of rail yard operations and shunting.
• Understanding of health and safety in rail.
• Awareness of weather impacts on outdoor tasks.
• Familiar with communicating in teams.
• Insight into physical labour in transport.
• Grasp of following rosters and logs.

Applicant Location

This job is onsite in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Applicants must be New Zealand residents or citizens with NZ work rights.KiwiRail in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is hiring full-time Rail Operators for their freight yards. Training starts at NZD 29.68 per hour, rising to NZD 32.43 once qualified, with shift premiums for weekends. You’ll shunt wagons, couple locomotives, and do safety checks in a physical, outdoor role on rotating 24/7 rosters. No experience needed, but a full NZ driver’s license and own transport are required. This job’s for team players with a safety focus who want to learn on the job and grow in rail operations.

About Company

KiwiRail is New Zealand’s main rail network, connecting communities and boosting tourism with scenic trains and ferries. With 1,001 to 5,000 employees, they prioritize zero harm and invest in their network for better service. The Tauranga team handles freight to keep goods moving. Visit www.kiwirail.co.nz for more. They’re about safety, development, and being the backbone of NZ transport.

Job Title

Rail Operator

Responsibilities

• Link and unlink wagons using shunting techniques.
• Direct train drivers during coupling and decoupling.
• Place wagons into sidings for customer pickups.
• Conduct safety checks on trains before journeys.
• Communicate via radio for clear team coordination.
• Work outdoors in all weather, walking and handling heavy items.
• Follow planned rosters for 24/7 shifts.
• Report any hazards or equipment issues quick.
• Team up with small crews for yard operations.
• Help with basic maintenance or inspections.
• Keep logs of shunting and safety tasks.
• Adapt to physical demands like climbing and lifting.
• Stay alert for moving trains and tracks.
• Pitch in on training for new operators.
• Ensure all work meets KiwiRail’s safety standards.

Requirements

Education

No formal education required.

Experience

No prior experience needed; full training provided.

Skills

• Strong safety mindset to care for team and self.
• Good communication for radio and teamwork.
• Physical fitness for outdoor, manual work.
• Reliable with own transport and full NZ driver’s license.
• Willing to learn and follow procedures.
• Positive attitude for shift work and challenges.

Knowledge

• Basics of rail yard operations and shunting.
• Understanding of health and safety in rail.
• Awareness of weather impacts on outdoor tasks.
• Familiar with communicating in teams.
• Insight into physical labour in transport.
• Grasp of following rosters and logs.

Applicant Location

This job is onsite in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Applicants must be New Zealand residents or citizens with NZ work rights.

Application Procedure

To apply, download the Job Info app from the Google Play Store. Use the app to complete your application and submit it for this role.

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