Title:  Technical Lead - Auckland or Wellington

· Position located in Auckland or Wellington

· Career development and growth opportunities

· Full Time - Permanent (40 Hours per week Monday – Friday)

Position Description

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

As a Technical Lead within the Infrastructure Services, you will provide technical leadership across KiwiRail’s core infrastructure platforms.

You will design, deliver, and support secure, reliable, and scalable systems that enable critical operations across the organisation. The role leads the technical stream across projects while also supporting business-as-usual infrastructure services.

Working closely with Architecture, Cybersecurity, Applications, vendors, and operational teams, you will ensure solutions align with KiwiRail’s ICT strategy and operational needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the technical delivery of infrastructure initiatives across projects and operational services
• Reviewing solution designs to ensure systems are secure, resilient, and cost-effective
• Removing technical roadblocks and guiding teams through complex infrastructure challenges
• Supporting infrastructure through the full lifecycle — design, build, testing, implementation, and operational handover
• Championing best practice across automation, monitoring, cybersecurity, and platform lifecycle management
• Embedding within project teams where needed to ensure successful delivery and transition to BAU support

This role combines hands-on engineering with strategic technical leadership, supporting a strong One KiwiRail team approach.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring:

Experience and technical expertise

• 7–10 years’ experience in enterprise ICT infrastructure or platform engineering roles

• Hands-on experience managing enterprise platforms including VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory / Entra ID, and core services such as DNS, DHCP, and NPS
• Experience with Citrix NetScaler / ADC, including content switching, rewrite and transform policies, GSLB, and Gateway
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems, including configuration, patching, performance tuning, and lifecycle management
• Familiarity with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Salt, or System Center Orchestrator is advantageous
• Proven experience leading technical delivery across infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments
• Understanding of enterprise networking concepts including the OSI model, routing, and firewalls
• Knowledge of enterprise compute and storage platforms, including physical servers and data centre infrastructure
• Experience delivering infrastructure across the full lifecycle — design, build, testing, implementation, and transition to BAU support
• Experience with scripting and automation to improve efficiency and reliability
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or ITIL or vendor certifications

Ways of working

• Communicates clearly with both technical and business teams
• Makes practical decisions in complex environments
• Customer-focused with strong commercial awareness
• Collaborative, inclusive, and safety-conscious
• Holds a current New Zealand Driver’s Licence and can meet safety screening requirements

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary plus a 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Staff-discounted Southern Cross medical insurance
• Discounts with a range of retail partners
• Discounted staff travel
• Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust, including holiday homes nationwide and support for optometry, physio, GP visits, and prescriptions
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression within KiwiRail
• The chance to contribute to a network that supports New Zealand’s economy and communities

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

If you’re ready to help strengthen the infrastructure platforms that support KiwiRail’s operations, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and join us in building Stronger Connections for a Better New Zealand.

Rā aukati | Applications close: 22 March 2026

Applications will be reviewed after the advertising period has ended

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen

Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or citizenship

KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences because together, we are stronger.