💼 Full-Time Position

Locomotive Engineer

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Kiwi Rail
📍 Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
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Location
Whangarei, New Zealand
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Posted
June 23, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

  • Qualified Locomotive Engineer

  • Based in Northland – Whangārei

  • 24/7 rotating roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays

    • This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver to bring their skills to a region known for its coastal lifestyle, strong community, and growing freight network.


    Whether you’re looking for a change of pace or a fresh challenge, Whangārei offers the change to combine your rail career with a more relaxed way of life.

    He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role


    In this role you’ll operate trains safely and efficiently across the Northland network to meet customer and operational requirements. This is a safety-critical role where your decisions directly support the reliability of our network.


    You will:

  • Operate locomotives in accordance with the Rail Operating Code and KiwiRail standards

  • Manage train handling including signals, systems, and track...