Title: Planning Asset and Data Support

Req ID: 13259

Planning and Asset Data Support

Data reporting and analytical support
Varied and interesting work
Permanent, Wellington based

He kōrero mō mātou | About us:

At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role:

This role exists to provide data, reporting, and analytical support to both the Network Planning and Asset Engineering functions, enabling informed decision-making, assurance, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Principle Network Planner, the Data Analyst / Data Support role ensures asset, planning, and performance data is accurate, accessible, and translated into meaningful insights that support safe, efficient, and compliant rail operations.

This role is required to:

• Ensure asset, work, and access data is accurate, timely and fit for purpose

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance measures for planning, access, asset condition, and delivery outcomes

• Support planners and asset engineers with data analysis to inform prioritisation, risk management, and decision-making

• Extract, cleanse, and analyse data from systems such as asset registers, inspection systems, and planning tools

• Identify data quality issues and work with system owners and users to resolve them

• Support preparation of Asset Management Plans, execution plans, and assurance reporting through accurate data inputs

• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support investigations, audits, and performance reviews

• Document data definitions, assumptions, and reporting methodologies

• Contribute to improvements in data processes, tools, and visualisation

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:

Knowledge and experience

• You have experience in data analysis, reporting, or data support roles

• You have experience working with asset, planning, or operational data

• Experience with asset or infrastructure data systems is an advantage

• You are confident using data tools, spreadsheets, databases, and visualisation platforms

• You can analyse and explain data trends and issues clearly

Ways of working / Work-related qualities

• You are detail-oriented and methodical

• You communicate data insights clearly and practically

• You manage competing requests effectively

• You are proactive in identifying data issues and improvements

• Willingness to complete required rail and health & safety training

Other Requirements

• Ability to meet required medical, drug and alcohol, and background checks

• Comfortable following site access rules and wearing PPE when required

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in data, analytics, engineering, information systems, or equivalent experience

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

Competitive salary plus 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
25 annual leave days
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
A wide range of discounts at retailers and on scenic trains and Interislander

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community impact

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

Rā aukati | Applications close: 6 April 2026