Title:  Learning and Development Facilitator

• Deliver impactful training to KiwiRail staff and partners across New Zealand
• Permanent full-time role
• Location: Nationwide considered for the right candidate

Position Description 

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

At KiwiRail, we’ve been connecting New Zealand for over 150 years, delivering freight, passengers, and tourism services across the country. As a proud State-Owned Enterprise, we’re committed to growing our rail and Interislander ferry services with sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of what we do.  Safety, health, and well-being are our top priorities, ensuring that everyone in our team goes home safe each day. With more than 4,500 employees, we’re one team, united by a mission to create economic, social, and environmental value for New Zealand.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the Role

As a Learning and Development Facilitator, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality training programs to KiwiRail staff and our partners across the rail network. This is a hands-on role where you’ll use your facilitation skills to develop and deliver training solutions that support KiwiRail’s learning and development needs.

Your ability to engage staff, deliver impactful training, and ensure consistent safety standards will be vital to your success. You’ll work closely with the Learning Delivery Team Leader and contribute to the continuous improvement of our training programs, ensuring they meet regulatory and operational requirements.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What You Will Bring

We’re looking for a passionate individual with strong people skills and a focus on learning and development outcomes. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Must have experience as a Rail Operator or Senior Shunter in the yard, preferably with minder experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to identify and implement training solutions.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage documentation and use Learning Management Systems 
• A proactive approach to improving training processes and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safety and wellbeing as an integral part of KiwiRail’s culture.
• Ideal candidate would have vast knowledge and experience of Shunting and Train Examination in the yard operating environment

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for You

At KiwiRail, we offer more than just a job – we offer an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll enjoy:

• 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
• 10 days sick 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
• Flexibility in delivering training across various KiwiRail locations.
• Opportunity to gain RCO qualifications whilst working within Learning and Development

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

If you’re passionate about training, learning, and development, and want to make a real impact within KiwiRail, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join us in shaping the future of KiwiRail and contributing to a safer, more efficient rail network.

Applications close Sunday 11th of January 2026, unless filled prior. 

We value your application and interest in working for KiwiRail, however our Recruitment team are away from Monday 22 December 2025 until Monday 12 January 2026. Please expect a delayed response to your application, we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.