New Zealand Job Openings

KiwiRail

Trainee Structures Worker | Christchurch

Christchurch

FULL TIME

September 19, 2024


  • Starting rate non-trade $28.93 per hour with a relevant trade certified $37.64.
  • Monday to Friday Christchurch based
  • Full time, permanent (40 hours)
  • Excellent penal rates, time and a half Saturdays, double time Sundays.


If life’s a journey, Kiwi Rail is a great way of keeping your career moving through it. Ours is a fast-paced, inspiring, and truly customer-focused culture – where your career will connect you to real opportunities, while balancing work and whānau life. We are looking for a committed person to start their Rail Career in this role and become part of our One Winning Team!

Your role:
As a member of a Kiwi Rail maintenance team, you would be required to work efficiently in a team environment to carry maintenance, repairs, or renewals of the infrastructure asset. Under the supervision and direction of the Structures Leading Hand, the team is responsible for carrying out maintenance in a timely and cost-effective manner through the application of appropriate work methods.

Health and Safety is an important part of how Kiwi Rail operates. You will be a safety leader and will be expected to “walk the safety talk”.

Your skills:
  • Trade Certificate in Carpentry or similar is desirable.
  • Ability to work at heights and work outdoors in all weather.
  • Ability to travel and stay away overnight on occasions.
  • Ability to attend call back/outs when required.
  • A demonstrated commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
  • Current New Zealand Class 1 drivers’ licence, Class 2 desirable.


Your Benefits:
  • Commitment to continued learning and development.
  • Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of NZ Welfare Trust scheme.
  • Internal career progression opportunities and long-term employment.
  • Retail and Service discounts.
  • All PPE & training supplied.


Our people are everything. That’s why Kiwi Rail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.

If life’s a journey, Kiwi Rail is a great way of keeping your career moving through it. Ours is a fast-paced, inspiring, and truly customer-focused culture – where your career will connect you to real opportunities, while balancing work and whānau life.

#We’re going places. Are you?

Applications close on Sunday 6th of October 2024.

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