Track Ganger

Position Description

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role: As a Track Ganger, you’ll lead a team responsible for maintaining, repairing, and renewing railway tracks to ensure safe and efficient operations. You'll oversee daily work priorities, allocate tasks, and ensure all work complies with KiwiRail’s quality, safety, and engineering standards. Your role will involve hands-on work, inspections, reporting, and fostering a culture of safety and teamwork within your crew. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a maintenance team to deliver both planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensuring materials and resources are available for the completion of works.
• Conducting infrastructure inspections and addressing any safety concerns promptly.
• Supervising and carrying out welding tasks (if qualified) to support track maintenance.
• Driving a strong safety culture, leading toolbox meetings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional approach at all times.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring: We’re looking for a motivated leader with: Essential:

• Proven experience in planning and leading a team within track maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of rail infrastructure codes and standards.
• Commitment to health and safety with a proactive approach.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and coach team members effectively.
• A full, clean Class 2 (HT) driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel and stay away overnight in different shift patterns.

Desirable:

• Completion of relevant track maintenance training up to Senior Track Maintainer level.
• NCEA Level 1 in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Computer literacy to manage work orders and documentation.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you: Joining KiwiRail means being part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference in New Zealand’s transport network. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Full training and career development opportunities.
• The chance to work in a supportive and safety-focused environment.
• Opportunities for career growth within KiwiRail.

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to take on a leadership role and help keep our tracks safe and reliable, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that’s driving New Zealand forward. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply: Due to the remoteness in location for this role, we welcome receiving applications from candidates residing in Otira, Arthurs Pass, Jacksons, Kumara and Moana. Rā aukati | Application Close: 15 February 2026 unless filled sooner