Title:  Traction & Systems Controller - Wellington

We are looking for a committed person to start their Rail Career in this role and become part of our One Winning Team!

• Shift work – full time 24 hour roster including night shifts
• Permanent, located in Wellington
• $34.60 per hour while training plus penal rates & allowances 

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.

What you’ll do

As a Traction & Systems Controller you will look to monitor and control the Auckland & Wellington Electrified Traction Systems.  You will be responsible for rail system support duties for the national rail network on a 24/7 rotating roster.  

 Key responsibilities include:

• Electrical Control Operations Planning 

• Systems Support 
• Records Management 
• Rail Safety System Responsibilities 
• Other general duties

What you’ll need

• An Electrical qualification as a Line Mechanic or Electrician or Electrical Service Technician 
• Experience working with electrical systems or non-electrical trade or technical experience that shows an ability to understand control systems and procedures 
• Experience working shift work
• Ability to travel and stay away from Wellington (including Auckland) for short periods
• Microsoft Office experience
• NCEA Level 1 in Maths & English or Equivalent  
• Full Class 1 Drivers Licence (New Zealand or International) 

This is excellent learning opportunity with career progression opportunities.

What you’ll get

• Extensive support and ongoing training
• KiwiRail will support your development if you are willing to expose yourself to the opportunities and you are keen to learn and grow with us. The more experience you gain the more opportunities open up to you with pay increases and with job progression opportunities. Your training is universally recognised
• Discounted travel and health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
• Five weeks' annual leave

Our people are everything. That’s why KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.

#We’re going places.  Are you? 

Advertising closes 8 May 2024

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