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 korero mo matou | About us:KiwiRail has been connecting New Zealanders for more than 150 years. Our vision, Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo 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.
He whakamarama mo te turanga mahi | 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
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
- Diesel or automotive mechanic experience
- Automotive electrical experience
- F endorsement on your driver licence
- Gantry crane unit standards (US 30072 and 3800)
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
If you’re ready to bring your mechanical skills to a team that keeps New Zealand connected, we’d love to hear from you.
Ra 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!