Title:  Project Manager - People Solutions

• Deliver impactful people and culture projects that shape the future of KiwiRail
• Permanent full-time role
• Location Ellerslie Auckland

Position Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

At KiwiRail, we’ve been connecting New Zealand for over 150 years, delivering freight, passengers, and tourism services across the country. As a proud State-Owned Enterprise, we’re committed to growing our rail and Interislander ferry services with sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of what we do.  Safety, health, and wellbeing are our top priorities, ensuring everyone goes home safe each day. With more than 4,500 employees nationwide, we’re one team, united by a mission to create economic, social, and environmental value for Aotearoa.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the Role

As the Project Manager – People Solutions, you will play a central role in enabling KiwiRail’s transformation by delivering high‑impact people and culture projects across the organisation.  This is a strategic role where you will lead end‑to‑end initiatives across the People & Culture business unit, working closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into structured, actionable project plans. You’ll establish clear governance, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure consistent delivery standards across the People & Culture portfolio. Your work will support new ways of working, embed best‑practice project disciplines, and deliver sustainable improvements aligned to KiwiRail’s strategic priorities.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What You Will Bring

We’re looking for an experienced project professional with strong people and culture capability. Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven experience leading complex people and culture or HR projects in large, operational environments
• Strong ability to translate strategic objectives into clear project plans, milestones, and outcomes
• Experience establishing project governance, reporting, risk and issue management frameworks
• Confidence coordinating cross‑functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using workforce or project data to inform decision‑making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• A strong commitment to safety, health, wellbeing, and inclusive ways of working
• Willingness to travel nationally as required

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for You

At KiwiRail, we offer more than just a job – we offer an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll enjoy:

• Deliver impactful training to KiwiRail staff and partners across New Zealand
• Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Staff discount Southern Cross medical insurance
• A wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts
• 5 weeks annual leave and 10 days sick leave
• Discounted staff travel
• Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust, including holiday homes and health subsidies
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and career progression
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive organisation focused on innovation, sustainability, and community impact

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

If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality people and capability projects and want to play a key role in shaping KiwiRail’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join us and help build stronger connections for Aotearoa.

Applications close Sunday 12th of April 2026, unless filled prior.