Title:  Senior Workforce Planner

• Join KiwiRail as a Senior Workforce Planner
• Permanent full time position
• Based in Ellerslie Auckland

Position Description 

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

At KiwiRail, we’ve been a part of Aotearoa’s heritage for over 150 years, connecting communities and enabling economic growth. Our mission, "Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo Aotearoa" (Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand), drives us to modernise and expand our services, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of New Zealanders for years to come. As a proud State-Owned Enterprise, KiwiRail plays a key role in delivering sustainable rail and ferry services that benefit our people, communities, and the environment.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the Role

The Senior Workforce Planner will work closely with key business stakeholders to develop and maintain workforce plans that align with KiwiRail’s operational goals. This role involves designing and refining workforce forecasting models, providing subject matter expertise for roster design, and optimising rostering processes. You’ll be an expert in workforce planning, ensuring the right headcount with the right skills at the right time, all while championing best practices in workforce management across KiwiRail.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What You Will Bring

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Pivot and Power Query; experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools is desirable
• Proven experience developing workforce plans, particularly from the “bottom up” in collaboration with frontline teams
• Experience working in a unionised environment and a good understanding of workforce management processes, HRIS, and time and attendance systems
• Analytical mindset with the ability to extract actionable insights from complex data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• A degree in Business Analytics, Human Resources, Data Science, Statistics, or a similar field (or equivalent experience in workforce planning)
• High accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting
• Proactive, customer-focused, and collaborative work style, with an ability to drive continuous improvement

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

• 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
• 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

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

If you are passionate about optimising workforce planning and improving operational efficiency, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and contribute to KiwiRail’s vision of building stronger connections for a better New Zealand.

Applications close 16th 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.