About this role
<p><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><img src="https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/assets/Careers/Photos/Seek-Aug23_900x321-a.jpg?vid=6"></span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Qualified Locomotive Engineer</li> <li>Based in Northland – Whangārei</li> <li>24/7 rotating roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver to bring their skills to a region known for its coastal lifestyle, strong community, and growing freight network.</p> <p>Whether you’re looking for a change of pace or a fresh challenge, Whangārei offers the change to combine your rail career with a more relaxed way of life.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role</strong></p> <p>In this role you’ll operate trains safely and efficiently across the Northland network to meet customer and operational requirements. This is a safety-critical role where your decisions directly support the reliability of our network.</p> <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li>Operate locomotives in accordance with the Rail Operating Code and KiwiRail standards</li> <li>Manage train handling including signals, systems, and track conditions</li> <li>Carry out inspections, brake tests, and fault reporting</li> <li>Maintain accurate documentation using digital tools</li> <li>Work a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays</li> <li>Demonstrate leadership in safety leader, professionalism and teamwork</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recognised Locomotive Engineer certification in New Zealand</li> <li>Current Category 1 medical and NZ driver’s licence</li> <li>Strong commitment to safety and compliance, clear communication and effective teamwork</li> <li>Confidence in a shift-based, 24/7 operating environment</li> <li>Strong situational awareness and risk management skills</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lifestyle opportunity - enjoy Northland living with easy access to beaches, fishing, and outdoor activities</li> <li>Whangārei location - avoid big-city congestion while still having essential services and a strong local community</li> <li>Be part of a vital freight network, supporting port operations and regional industries</li> <li>Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities</li> <li>Being part of a supportive, safety-focused team</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>If you’re a qualified Locomotive Engineer ready for a new challenge and a lifestyle change, we’d love to hear from you.</p>