Graduate Civil Engineer

2 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

Date: 27 Jul 2023- Location: Christchurch, KiwiRail Holdings Ltd, NZ, 8024- Business unit: Rail Operations- Position status: Permanent- Employment type: Full Time- Level of experience: Intern/GraduateKia ora,

KiwiRail has a proud 155-year history in New Zealand. We are a key part of the country's social and economic fabric, responsible for significantly driving economic growth through our internationally acclaimed tourism brands, by moving over a third of New Zealand's export goods and by holding the country's second largest property portfolio.

We have a vision for a bigger, bolder role for rail and we're looking for energetic, ambitious, and talented students who genuinely care about creating stronger connections, for a better New Zealand. It’s a pivotal time to join our organisation and we're searching for our next generation of influential and inspiring leaders to develop with us.

We have opportunities for a Civil or Environmental Graduate based in Christchurch and Hamilton.

**What are we offering?**
- An exciting and comprehensive 2- year rotational programme which will see you pushed out of your comfort zone and growing toward your full potential
- Competitive starting salary, to be regularly reviewed
- A full business induction including meeting key manager and visiting KiwiRail sites across Aotearoa
- Senior management mentoring and a buddy from within the business
- 5 weeks annual leave and a host of other great benefits and rewards

**What you will do**:
As a Graduate Civil Engineer within Rail Operations, you will be directly supporting our strong and diverse multi-discipline rail Engineering (rail-track, civil, structures) to deliver professional services to a vast portfolio of rail infrastructure renewal and upgrade projects.

During the course programme, you will:

- Assist with project work as determined by your manager relating to your qualification, based on the needs of the business
- Provide generalist support in the delivery of projects and professional assignments
- Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the team to assist with project concepts, design, and implementation

**What you will need**:

- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant (Water, Geotechnical or Engineering Geologist)
- Have recently graduated (within the last two years) or be graduating this year with a degree
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships quickly and effectively
- A curious, proactive, and innovative mindset
- Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident

Our purpose 'Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand' speaks to what our people, our customers, our stakeholders and the Government, our shareholder, want for KiwiRail: to be more connected. Connected to our customers and the future needs of their businesses. Connected to the communities we serve and operate in. Connected to each other, for the good of the country. Our purpose speaks to connected people, networks, journeys, experiences, and ways of working that move KiwiRail, the transport sector and New Zealand forward.

**Position Description**: Graduate

**Job Segment**:Civil Engineer, Engineer, Geology, Travel Industry, Engineering, Travel



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