About this role
A little insight into working for KiwiRail, check out what it's like to be a Locomotive Engineer (Train Driver) click here Based in: Te Rapa, Hamilton Start date: Jan/Feb 2027 Pay: $30.42 per hour while training, progressing to $52.51 per hour once qualified Position Description He kōrero mō mātou | About us Everyday our Freight Locomotive Engineers (Train Drivers) move New Zealand's goods safely and efficiently throughout the country, removing over 1 million truck movements from our roads. If you want to join a great team driving our Freight Trains, then this is your opportunity. He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role You will hold the overall responsibility for the safe operation of the locomotive, and the delivery of rail freight between terminals to meet our customer needs. Managing and operating the locomotive safely and efficiently to ensure operating procedures are followed at all times. You'll inspect trains and perform examination tests to ensure all equipment and loads meet the requirements for the journey. As well as operational responsibilities you will manage all required documentation to ensure possession of correct work-orders, relevant bulletins and dangerous goods documentation are correct and up to date to reflect your journey. Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring Full, clean NZ Class 1 Driver's Licence You'll be customer focused, comfortable with following robust rules and instructions as we operate to achieve a high safety policy and be able to retain detailed information to a high level Flexible to work nights, weekends, and public holidays over a 24/7 pre-planned roster Can adapt to a changing environment within a safety critical setting Able to meet industry medical standards, including drug testing and satisfactory security checks Computer skills and confidence with documentation is essential Clear and respectful communication, both independently and in a team Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you 5 weeks annual leave Career progression opportunity An exceptional, end‑to‑end training programme that sets you up for success, with hands‑on learning, continuous development and license recertification Recruitment Process Application Initial screening Psychometric testing Interview Pre-employment Checks Offer Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Apply online with your CV KiwiRail employees should apply using their internal profile and KiwiRail email address. You must hold New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or Permanent Residency Applications close: Friday 28th August (unless filled sooner)