Title: Integration Specialist - fixed term

Req ID: 11974

Integration Specialist - fixed term

Be part of an exciting time of change and growth
Step up with your proven experience and skillsets
Fixed term for two years, Auckland based

He kōrero mō mātou | About us:

KiwiRail, a proud State-Owned Enterprise, delivers sustainable and inclusive growth for our customers, communities, and people.

For more than 150 years, rail in New Zealand has connected communities, delivered freight and passengers around the country, and showcased our spectacular scenery to the world. Our purpose—Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo Aotearoa (Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand)—speaks to connection with our customers and the future needs of their businesses, connection with the communities we serve and operate in, and connection with each other. KiwiRail is carrying this legacy into the future, delivering connected rail and shipping transport services that create economic, social, and environmental value for New Zealand and New Zealanders.

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

KiwiRail is in a phase of significant transformation to modernise and grow our rail and Interislander ferry services in Aotearoa.

The Integration team helps to ensure that KiwiRail’s technology systems are seamlessly integrated to support information flows between systems in a structured and controlled manner. The team is responsible for 24/7 support incident management for integration services when and where required.

In this role, you will provide ongoing support and development of integration services, and will build, create, monitor and develop services. You will develop integration frameworks and work within existing frameworks to ensure consistency of services to both external and internal customers.

Reporting to the Integration Manager, your key accountabilities include:

Providing leadership to the team
Developing and implementing solutions
Interacting and resolving with customers business integration issues
Maintaining lifecycle of APIs and integration services
Keeping across new technology developments and trends
Troubleshooting issues, proactively reporting on and remediating issues
Contributing to and supporting a culture of continuous improvement

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:

Your experience will demonstrate a solid understanding of integration concepts in enterprise environments and you will have at least 5 to 10 years working within large scale organisations to deliver integration capabilities. It will be expected you will have experience in:

Designing APIs
API technologies (REST/SOAP/gRPC)
SOA/microservices based architectures
Technologies such as:

- Azure Integration Services (API Manager / Logic App / Function App)

- Azure Monitor and Alerts

- .NET / JavaScript

A sound understanding of SDLC processes
Agile environments
Exposure to other integration platforms such as FME, IBM Data Power
Exposure to Identity management and OAuth B2B and B2C

This skillset and experience complemented by your independent thinking and self-direction will ensure your success in this role.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

Competitive salary plus 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
Extensive support and development
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

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 life’s a journey, KiwiRail is a great way of keeping your career moving through it. Ours is a fast-paced, inspiring, and truly customer-focused culture – where your career will connect you to real opportunities, while balancing work and whānau life.

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

Rā aukati | Application Close: 12 February 2025