Asset Engineer - Track at KiwiRail

, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Track Engineering, Asset Management, Rail Infrastructure, Data Interpretation, Data Management, Rail Engineering Standards, Operating Rules, Safety Requirements, Problem-Solving, Engineering Judgement, Technical Communication, Risk Management, Asset Integrity, Incident Investigation, Technical Leadership

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Description

Asset Engineer - Track Position Description Provide engineering stewardship of Wellington track assets Analysing, evaluating and problem-solving Permanent, Wellington based He kōrero mō mātou | About us: At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being. Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard. He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role: This role exists to provide engineering stewardship of Wellington track assets, ensuring the network is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose for passenger operations and provides technical leadership to Track Inspectors. Reporting to the Network Planning & Integrity Manager, the Track Asset Engineer focuses on asset condition, risk, and performance, providing clear engineering direction and assurance to support planning and delivery activities. This role is required to: Provide engineering ownership and technical authority for Wellington track assets, including rail, sleepers, ballast, formation, and geometry. Produce and complete a track engineering inspection programme to maintain asset data records in accordance with engineering requirements Produce code compliance reports identifying any non-compliances and ensuring these are escalated to the relevant teams. Assess asset condition using inspection outputs, monitoring data, and engineering judgement. Confirm that track assets are safe and compliant for train operations and produce compliance reporting and sign off. Define maintenance, renewal, and intervention requirements based on condition, risk, and performance. Develop and maintain track-related inputs to the Asset Management Plan. Set engineering priorities and intervention thresholds for track assets. Review and endorse track-related work scopes, methodologies, and standards from an engineering and asset integrity perspective. Identify, manage, and escalate asset risks, including recommending and supporting interim controls (e.g. speed restrictions). Ensure accurate and reliable asset data is maintained and used to inform engineering decisions. Support investigations into track-related defects, incidents, and performance issues. Provide specialist engineering advice to planners and delivery teams without owning access or work planning decisions. Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, inspection regimes, and asset strategies. Provide technical leadership for the track engineering inspection function for Wellington Metro. Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring: Knowledge and experience You will have 5+ years of experience in track engineering, asset management, or rail infrastructure You have experience interpreting inspection, condition, and performance data Data management, keeping asset management records up to date and ability to produce queries and reports You understand rail engineering standards, operating rules, and safety requirements Expertise in analysing, evaluating and problem-solving Ways of working / Work-related qualities You apply sound engineering judgement You communicate technical issues clearly You balance risk, performance, and practicality You remain calm and objective in safety-critical situations Willingness to complete required rail and health & safety training Other Requirements Ability to meet required medical, drug and alcohol, and background checks Comfortable wearing PPE and following site access rules Current and valid NZ driver’s licence Qualifications You need either: You have a relevant degree in engineering You have a post tertiary education qualification is desirable And You hold relevant industry certifications Track engineering or rail-specific certification is highly desirable Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you: Competitive salary plus 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution 25 annual leave days 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 A wide range of discounts at retailers and on scenic trains and Interislander Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community impact Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference? Rā aukati | Applications close: 8 April 2026

Responsibilities

This role provides engineering ownership and technical authority for Wellington track assets, including rail, sleepers, ballast, formation, and geometry, ensuring the network is safe and compliant. The engineer will define maintenance and renewal requirements based on condition and risk, and provide technical leadership to Track Inspectors.