Safety Protector

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time
Date: 6 Apr 2023- Location: Christchurch, KiwiRail Holdings Ltd, NZ, 8024- Business unit: Construction Delivery- Position status: Permanent- Employment type: Full Time- Level of experience: Experienced-
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Safety Protector to take the next step in their career:


  • Competitive hourly rate + excellent benefits + penalty rates
We are looking to appoint an experienced Safety Protector in our Dunedin Team.


The role will be responsible for providing onsite safety protection, work with staff and contractors and conduct pre-start meeting inductions plus assist with the preparation of safety plans and land entry permits.


Your Role:

  • Provide onsite rail protection services to ensure the safety of KiwiRail staff and contractors working on the rail corridor.
  • Establishing safety protection systems on site, (providing safety inductions, communicating with trains, train control and operational staff to ensure there are no incidents on the work site)

Your Skills:

  • Previous experience as Safety Protector is essential
  • Experienced in protecting work sites (Rail or SMTS in road industry preferred)
  • Good computer skills with an eye for detail (SAP preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills and be a strong team player
  • Be physically fit and happy to work in all weather conditions
  • Available to attend call emergency callouts at night (when required) and work nonstandard hours
  • Health and Safety focus with ability to think outside the square

Your Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Commitment to continued learning and development
  • Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust
If life's a journey, KiwiRail 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?

Position Description:
PD_Safety Protector Level 1**
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