Design Planner Wellington or Auckland

17 hours ago

Wellington City, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

**Design Planner | Wellington or Auckland**
- Keep KiwiRail’s future on track - help shape the design that drives New Zealand forward.
- Full time permanent role
- Based in Wellington or Auckland

**He kōrero mō mātou | About us**
At KiwiRail, we’re passionate about building stronger connections and a better New Zealand. For more than 150 years, rail has been central to how people and goods move across Aotearoa. Today, we’re modernising and growing our rail and ferry services to support a sustainable, connected future. Our team of over 4,500 people work together to keep communities connected, freight moving, and journeys safe. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering value for all New Zealanders.

**He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role**
As a Design Planner, you will oversee the delivery planning of design projects across KiwiRail’s infrastructure. You’ll make sure schedules are realistic, projects are aligned, and resources are in place to get the job done. Working closely with designers, project managers, and production teams, you’ll create and maintain rolling plans, provide forecasts, and keep stakeholders informed. Your work will bridge design and delivery, ensuring projects stay on track and contribute to KiwiRail’s long-term goals.

This is a permanent role based in either Wellington or Auckland, reporting to the Integrated Planning Team Leader.

**Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring**

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong planning skills with great teamwork. You will bring:

- Experience in project planning, scheduling, and forecasting - ideally within infrastructure or rail.
- Ability to develop and maintain integrated design schedules and manage dependencies.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience using tools like P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
- A proactive approach to identifying risks and solving problems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
- A relevant engineering, project management, or equivalent qualification.
- A full New Zealand driver’s licence and willingness to travel when needed.

**Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you**

At KiwiRail, you’ll join a team where your work has a real impact on New Zealand’s future. We offer:

- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
- The chance to be part of major projects that modernise and grow our national rail network.
- A workplace that values safety, inclusion, and wellbeing.

**Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to make a difference?**

Applications close Sunday 7th of September 2025

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