Linehaul Locomotive Controller- Auckland
- Excellent learning opportunity with career progression opportunities
- Position Located in Auckland (Ellerslie)
- Shift work with rosters planned in advance to allow work-lifebalance
- Full time permanent (40 hours) 24/7 rotating shift pattern 12-hour shifts
Hewhakamāramamotetūrangamahi About the role:
As a Linehaul Locomotive Controller youll play a critical role in ensuring KiwiRails train plan is fully resourced and executed over a 24-hour operational horizon.
Working within a 24/7 logistics environment youll manage the allocation and optimisation of locomotive power and Train End Monitors (TEMs) ensuring efficient utilisation while maintaining the flexibility to respond to incidents across the network. Youll maintain and manage the Master Locomotive and TEM plan coordinate maintenance scheduling and support service recovery to minimise disruption.
This is a dynamic and high-impact role where youll be at the centre of operational decision-making working closely with teams across KiwiRail to ensure freight moves safely reliably and on time.
Key responsibilities include:
- Allocating and optimising locomotives and TEM assets across the network
- Maintaining the Master Locomotive and TEM plan and managing daily variations
- Scheduling locomotive maintenance and coordinating with Mechanical Services
- Providing contingency planning for shortages or failures and communicating impacts
- Recording and reporting locomotive availability data
- Supporting service recovery and minimising operational disruption
- Collaborating with planning operations and network control teams
Ngā pukenga e rapuneimātou What you will bring:
- Experience in scheduling planning rostering logistics or coordination roles (2 years)
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Office capability particularly Excel
- Ability to analyse information and make sound decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and guide others
- A proactive solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability
- Ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams
- Resilience and composure in a fast-paced 24/7 operational environment
Logistics freight or transport experience (preferred)
NōuterourouWhatsin it for you:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Discounted staff travel
- The opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact across Aotearoa
- Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust offering: Holiday homes across New Zealand&Support for healthcare costs (GP physio optometry prescriptions)
Kua rite kia rite Ready to make a difference
If you thrive in a fast-moving environment enjoy solving complex operational challenges and want to play a part in keeping New Zealands freight moving wed love to hear from you.
Applications close: 10 July 2026 (unless filled sooner)
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen
Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or citizenship
KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive flexible and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued respected and have equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds abilities and experiences because together were stronger
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1