Mechanical Engineer - Hillside, Dunedin

Position based Hillside Depot, Dunedin

Permanent, Full-time Position, Monday-Friday (40 Hours Per Week)

Starting hourly rate between $37.33 - $43.30 (Based on Qualifications & Experience)

Position Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About us :

KiwiRail has been connecting New Zealanders for more than 150 years. Our vision, Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mō Aotearoa (Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand), drives us to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable transport solutions that benefit our people, our communities, and our environment.

Teamwork, collaboration, and innovation sit at the heart of what we do. By modernising our rail network and investing in new technology, we’re building an exciting future, and you can be part of it.

About the role

Join KiwiRail’s dedicated team at our Hillside Depot in Dunedin, where you’ll play a crucial role in keeping New Zealand’s passenger trains safe, reliable, and ready to roll.

In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing our passenger fleet. Whether it’s scheduled servicing or urgent repairs, your work will directly support the smooth operation of rail services across Aotearoa.

This is a permanent, full-time role, 40 Hours per week (Monday – Friday).

Starting hourly rate : $37.33 – $43.30, depending on your qualifications and experience.

In this role, you will :

Conduct scheduled maintenance and mechanical repairs

Identify and diagnose faults, and work collaboratively to resolve them

Perform safety checks and assist operators with equipment

Maintain clear service records and follow all safety procedures

Support yard operations, including operation of rail vehicles

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

You’ll be mechanically minded, safety focused, and a strong team player who takes pride in quality work.

You will bring :

Experience in heavy industry or automotive / mechanical engineering

NZQA Level 4–5 trade certificate in mechanical fitting or a related field

A strong focus on safety, problem solving, and continuous improvement

Good communication

A Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Relevant trade qualifications or certifications relating to the industry

It’s a bonus if you also have :

Diesel or automotive mechanic experience

Automotive electrical experience

F endorsement on your driver licence

Gantry crane unit standards (US 30072 and 3800)

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

At KiwiRail, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose.

We offer :

Competitive hourly rates and penal pay

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Pathways for progression across a national network

Support to gain further qualifications and certifications

Southern Cross health insurance and wellbeing support

Travel discounts on Scenic trains and Interislander ferries

All PPE and required training provided

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

If you’re ready to bring your mechanical skills to a team that keeps New Zealand connected, we’d love to hear from you.

Rā aukati| Applications close : 7 November 2025 unless filled sooner!

Please Note - All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen. Due to the nature of this role, we require successful candidates to hold a NZ residence or citizenship!

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