Title:  Trainee Track Worker

Trainee Track Worker | Auckland

Position Description

• Join one of New Zealand’s Leading Transport Operators.
• Permanent, full-time position based in Otahuhu, Auckland.
• Working a variety of day and night shifts.

What you’ll do

As a Trainee Track Worker, you will play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and renewing our infrastructure assets. Working closely with the experienced track ganger and senior track maintainer, you will receive on job training as well as in the classroom training to enhance your understanding and competency as a trainee track worker.   

Your responsibilities include carrying out specified maintenance tasks in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner, ensuring the integrity of our rail network. At KiwiRail, Zero Harm is not just a slogan – it's a way of life. As a trainee track worker, you will be a key player in upholding our commitment to safety.

As a member of our maintenance teams, you will work in a team environment carrying out maintenance, repairs, and renewals of the infrastructure asset (the train tracks) in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner.

This is an outdoor role you will need to be physically fit, willing to work in all weather conditions, and not afraid to get your hands dirty. You must also be willing to work shifts - we work 24/7 so shift work will be on a rotating roster including, early mornings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

What you’ll need

• Ideally, you will have experience in the construction industry or in a heavy labouring environment, using light mechanical hand tools.
• You will be results-driven and can follow safety guidelines.
• A solid level of both verbal and written communication is also important in this role.
• Ideally hold a current full licence, and class 2 (HT Licence) is advantageous, but if not, we can support you in getting one if it's required in your role.
• Complete a Ministry of Justice check and a mandatory medical and drug test to be considered for this role.

KiwiRail Benefits

• Access to discounted staff travel
• Medical cost support, and holiday homes via the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust.
•  Southern Cross discounted health insurance for you and your whānau.
• A wide range of retailer discounts
• Additional training along with professional growth and development opportunities.
  
  

Please note a willingness to travel within New Zealand as required for this role. 

Ready to make a significant impact on New Zealand’s infrastructure landscape? If you’re prepared to take your career to the next level, KiwiRail is ready for you. Apply now!

 Applicants must hold NZ residency or citizenship.

Applications close:  Sunday 12th October 2025 unless filled prior