Infrastructure Project Coordinator

6 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Kiwirail Full time

Company Overview:

KiwiRail plays a vital role in New Zealand's sustainable future, connecting communities and delivering freight through its beautiful landscapes. With over 150 years of experience, KiwiRail is a cornerstone of Aotearoa's transport system.

About Us

We strive to provide efficient, safe, and environmentally-friendly transport solutions that benefit everyone across the country. Our culture is grounded in safety, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, with over 4500 people working together to deliver essential services.

Job Description:

As a Production Manager for our Upper South Island region, you'll lead a talented team, ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of track maintenance and renewals. Reporting to the Regional Infrastructure Manager, you'll guide Field Production Managers and their teams, managing the workbank and maintaining high-quality standards in infrastructure operations.

This leadership role involves planning, collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Your focus will be on both day-to-day operations and long-term sustainability, ensuring that the rail network remains safe, reliable, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the charge for safety across all operations, ensuring alignment with our Toitu Te Mauri safety leadership principles.
  • Coaching, mentoring, and developing your team for long-term success.
  • Managing work scheduling, prioritising proactive maintenance over reactive work.
  • Ensuring work is delivered on time, within required quality standards.
  • Building strong relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and community groups.

Requirements:

  • Experience: At least 5 years in operational management or leadership, ideally within rail, transport, or logistics.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and drive performance through coaching and mentoring.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of financials and the commercial side of infrastructure management.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent decision-making skills, particularly in complex operational environments.
  • Communication: Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities to support operational outcomes.
  • Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent job-related experience is preferred.


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