Title:  Technical Lead - Auckland or Wellington

· 1x 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 in Infrastructure Services, you’ll provide hands-on technical leadership across KiwiRail’s core infrastructure platforms particularly in the Netscaler ADC space. You’ll design and deliver secure, reliable, and scalable systems that support critical operations, leading the technical stream across projects while supporting business‑as‑usual services.

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

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across infrastructure projects and operational services
• Review and guide solution designs to ensure security, resilience, and cost effectiveness
• Remove technical roadblocks and support teams through complex challenges
• Support infrastructure across the full lifecycle from design to BAU handover
• Champion best practice in automation, monitoring, cybersecurity, and platform management

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

• Experience with Citrix NetScaler / ADC and enterprise networking concepts
• 7–10 years’ experience in enterprise infrastructure or platform engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, Active Directory / Entra ID, Exchange, DNS/DHCP
• Experience with Citrix NetScaler / ADC and enterprise networking concepts
• Knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux environments
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects end‑to‑end
• Working knowledge of Azure and hybrid cloud
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, pragmatic approach
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or ITIL or vendor certifications

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: 8 May 2026 (Unless filled sooner)

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.