Trainee Locomotive Engineer - Kawerau

A little insight into working for KiwiRail, check out what it's like to be a Locomotive Engineer (Train Driver) - it's time to join us!

Position Description :

Trainee Locomotive Engineer

• Located in : Kawerau
• Starting : February 2026 - multiple vacancies available
• Great career opportunities in a strong growth industry
• Our starting rate is $29.68, which increases to $51.23 on achieving LE qualification

He kōrero mō mātou | About us

Everyday our Freight Locomotive Engineers (Train Drivers) move New Zealand's goods safely and efficiently throughout the country, removing over 1 million truck movements from our roads. If you want to join a great team driving our Freight Trains, then this is your opportunity.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

You will hold the overall responsibility for the safe operation of the locomotive, and the delivery of rail freight between terminals to meet our customer needs. Managing and operating the locomotive safely and efficiently to ensure operating procedures are followed at all times.

You’ll inspect trains and perform examination tests to ensure all equipment and loads meet the requirements for the journey. As well as operational responsibilities you will manage all required documentation to ensure possession of correct work-orders, relevant bulletins and dangerous goods documentation are correct and up to date to reflect your journey.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

Recruitment Process

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

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a role that supports New Zealand’s freight network, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities, backgrounds, and communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Rā aukati | Applications close

Applications close on Thursday 13th November, unless filled sooner.

Please note : all successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical, drug screen and a criminal conviction check.

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