Safety Assurance Officer Rail

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The New Zealand Government is dedicated to creating a safe and efficient transportation system. We are seeking a highly skilled Safety Assurance Officer Rail to join our team as a Senior Rail Safety Officer Investigation Specialist.

About the Role

This role involves ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met, investigating railway incidents, and providing expert advice on rail safety matters. You will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement, preparing investigation reports, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure all regulatory requirements are met
  • Investigate railway incidents
  • Provide expert advice on rail safety matters
  • Review and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably in a transport or related field
  • Regulatory compliance experience
  • Extensive practical experience and knowledge in transport, infrastructure, or engineering
  • Proven experience in performance or outcome monitoring
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills

We are looking for someone who is passionate about rail safety and has a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.



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