Protection Planner - Auckland

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• Keep New Zealand’s rail network on the right track – plan for protection that keeps everyone moving safely
• Permanent full time role
• Based at our Otahuhu Depot in Auckland

At KiwiRail, we’re proud to keep New Zealand connected – delivering freight, passengers, and progress across the country. For over 150 years, our rail network has supported communities and businesses, helping Aotearoa move sustainably and safely. We’re a team of more than 4500 people united by our purpose – Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo Aotearoa | Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand. Every role at KiwiRail contributes to that mission, and we’re committed to fostering teamwork, inclusion, and wellbeing in everything we do.

As a Protection Planner, you’ll play a key part in keeping our people and projects safe on the network. Based in Auckland, you’ll support the Upper North Island Planning Team by coordinating and scheduling track protection for maintenance, projects, and third-party work. You’ll help plan, review, and optimise work programmes so our teams can deliver safely and efficiently – minimising disruption to train services while ensuring full compliance with rail safety standards. This role sits at the heart of our network operations, connecting planners, project teams, and field staff to keep work moving smoothly and safely.

We’re looking for someone with strong planning skills and a safety-first mindset. You’ll also bring :

If you have experience coordinating work programmes, managing access requirements, or improving planning processes, we’d love to hear from you.

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

At KiwiRail, you’ll be part of a team that values connection, safety, and growth. You’ll enjoy :

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

If you’re ready to help shape the future of rail planning and protection in Aotearoa, we want to hear from you. Apply online today and join us in keeping New Zealand moving safely and sustainably.

Applications close : Sunday 14th of December 2025.

Note - We value your application and interest in working for KiwiRail, however our Recruitment team are away from Monday 22 December 2025 until Monday 12 January 2026. Please expect a delayed response to your application, we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.

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