Title:  SHW Senior Business Partner - Metros

• Lead Safety with Impact – Join KiwiRail’s SHW Team
• Permanent full time role
• Based in Auckland

Position Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About us

At KiwiRail, we’ve been connecting communities, moving freight, and delivering passengers across New Zealand for over 150 years. Our mission, Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand, reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth. As part of the KiwiRail family, you’ll work alongside a passionate team of over 4,500 people, dedicated to connecting New Zealand through rail. We prioritise safety and wellbeing, both in the workplace and for the communities we serve.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Based in Auckland, you’ll play a critical role as the Senior SHW Business Partner for KiwiRail’s Metros portfolio. You’ll support operational leadership to implement safety, health, and wellbeing strategies across our Metro operations, ensuring compliance with KiwiRail’s Zero Harm culture.  This role involves engaging with teams at all levels to drive safety culture, deliver on safety performance, and improve wellbeing across the business. You'll be responsible for coaching senior leaders, facilitating critical risk management, leading incident investigations, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in a generalist SHW role within complex operational environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety strategy implementation, especially in large, operational teams
• Competency in Safety, Health & Wellbeing frameworks, risk management, and emergency management
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, particularly at senior leadership levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Safety, Health, and Well-being

Desirable:

• Experience working with government agencies and contractors
• Advanced knowledge of KiwiRail's operations and its relationship with external entities

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

• Flexibility in location with offices within the Auckland region.
• Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Staff discount southern cross medical insurance
• A wide range of discounts at retail partners
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Discounted staff travel
• Access to join NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust where you will enjoy a range of benefits including access to holiday homes across New Zealand, as well as support for optometry, physiotherapy,  GP services, and prescription costs.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community impact

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

If you’re passionate about driving safety culture and fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all KiwiRail employees, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join us in delivering safer connections for New Zealand’s future.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and cover letter. All successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Applications close: Thursday 20th November 2025