About this role
<p> </p> <p><img src="https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/assets/Careers/Photos/Seek-Aug23_900x321-a__FitMaxWzkzMCwzMzZd.jpg?vid=6" alt="preview"></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Corporate Workspace Manager | Wellington </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead the day-to-day operation of KiwiRail’s Wellington corporate workplace</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Permanent full-time role based at Wellington Railway Station</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive a high-quality workplace experience, site coordination, and front-of-house excellence</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><a title="" href="https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/assets/Careers/Aimee/Corporate-Workspace-Manager.pdf?vid=4" target="_self">Position Description</a></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">KiwiRail is undergoing significant transformation as we modernise and grow our rail and ferry services across Aotearoa. As our Corporate Workspace Manager, you’ll take ownership of the Wellington Railway Station corporate workplace — ensuring it operates smoothly, safely, and delivers a high-quality experience for our people and visitors. Reporting to the National Facilities Manager, you’ll lead front-of-house operations while coordinating day-to-day site activity across a busy, high-visibility environment. You’ll act as the key point of contact for workplace operations, managing issues, supporting staff, and ensuring the space reflects KiwiRail as a professional and welcoming organisation. This is a hands-on role where you’ll balance operational delivery with stakeholder coordination, ensuring workplace services run efficiently and issues are resolved effectively.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Leading the day-to-day management and operation of the Wellington corporate workplace</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Overseeing reception and front-of-house services to deliver a professional customer experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Acting as the main point of contact for building-related matters, coordinating issues and requests</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Providing frontline customer support as part of the team managing the public 0800 business line, handling enquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive customer experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Managing contractors, service providers, and on-site activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supporting workspace changes, staff movements, and shared space utilisation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinating meetings, events, and workplace activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Managing access, security processes, and site readiness</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintaining high standards of presentation across reception and shared spaces</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Providing administrative support, including purchase orders and site tracking</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in administration, reception, workplace or facilities environments</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and customer service skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to build relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience coordinating services, contractors, or site operations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive salary plus 4% KiwiSaver contribution</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Discounted medical insurance and staff travel benefits</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ongoing development and career progression opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Exposure to a large, complex and nationally significant organisation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supportive and collaborative team environment</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to make a difference?</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If you enjoy creating well-run, welcoming environments and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bring your coordination skills, customer focus, and attention to detail to help KiwiRail deliver Stronger Connections for a Better New Zealand.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Applications close:</strong> Sunday 9th of August 2026</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">KiwiRail is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because together we are stronger.</span></p>