Title:  Trainee Track Worker - Taumarunui

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

This is an entry-level role where you will receive excellent training and support to set you up for a rewarding career in Rail.

• Taumarunui based
• Full training provided
• Starting hourly rate $27.81 + paid overtime
• Week 1 Shift: Monday to Thurday - 10 hrs per day - RDO Friday to Saturday
• Week 2 Shift: Sunday to Wednesday - 10 hrs per day -Thursday to Saturday
• Structured career growth plan and salary to match
• You will need a full driving license to be considered for this role

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 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 enjoy working as part of a team, with a positive attitude

What you’ll need

First and foremost, we want you to collaborate and grow while you work at KiwiRail.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate, motivated and keen to learn new skills – you don’t need experience, just the right work-ethic. We are definitely excited to hear from you if you are looking for a career path and an opportunity to grow – full training and development provided!

• Current and valid Class 1 NZ Drivers Licence
• Class 2 (HT Licence) is advantageous, but if not, we can support you in getting one if it's required in your role
• Experience in the construction industry or in a heavy labouring environment, using light mechanical hand tools
• Results-driven and have the ability to follow safety guidelines
• Solid level of both verbal and written communication
• You must also be able to pass a Ministry of Justice check and complete a mandatory medical and drug test to be considered for this role

What you’ll get

• A competitive hourly rate of $27.81 
• 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 in the yard 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.
• 4  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.

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