Digital Solutions Specialist

KiwiRail; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national rail operator in New Zealand seeks a Digital Solutions Specialist to enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 tools and drive customer engagement. The role requires communication skills, experience in digital solutions, and a collaborative mindset. Competitive salary, annual leave, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution

25 annual leave days

Professional development opportunities

Access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in relevant roles.
• Skilled in SQL, Power Automate, Power BI, and ideally proficient in Dynamics 365.
• Experience in customer facing digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Configure and enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 tools.
• Actively engage with customers to shape the roadmap.
• Test and validate product features.

Skills

SQL

Power Automate

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Customer facing digital solutions

Job description

Overview

Digital Solutions Specialist – Position Description

• Configure and enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 tools
• Vision, strong communication and listening skills
• Permanent, Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch based

About us

At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

About the role

This role, within KiwiRail’s Customer Value team, supports Customer and Growth as well as KiwiRail’s clients by delivering digital solutions that enhance engagement and drive growth.

This role works closely with the Product Owner Lead to configure and enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 tools—including Customer Service, Sales, and Opportunities modules—while applying AI and creative thinking to develop innovative, scalable solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

Success in this role requires vision, strong communication and listening skills, and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics while fostering a culture of innovation. Be proficient in multi modal communication, demonstrate a high-level skill of visual and verbal reasoning and adept at processing and communicating complex information through both verbal and visual channels.

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

• Actively work with the Product Lead to shape the roadmap through direct engagement with customers, sales teams, and delivery teams
• Act as a conduit between users and the product team by capturing user feedback to inform product improvements
• Support and where required train users to drive the success adoption of products
• Participate in workshops, discovery sessions, and customer interviews to validate product direction and uncover opportunities
• Translate customer and business needs into detailed user stories
• Prepare visually engaging presentations to help drive initiatives
• Develop and maintain key processes that support customer success
• Actively participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Test and validate product features, ensuring readiness for release and alignment with customer expectations
• Participate in initiatives that modernise and replace legacy systems and manual processes
• Monitor product performance using KPIs, analytics, and customer feedback
• Use insights to drive iterative improvements and inform future product direction
• Contribute to the broader product management community and share delivery learnings and best practices
• Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and delivery excellence

What (skills) you will bring

Knowledge and experience

• You are skilled in SQL, Power Automate, Power BI and ideally proficient in Dynamics 365
• You have experience in customer facing digital solutions
• You have 1 to 2 years’ experience

Ways of working / Work-related qualities

• You make good decisions and are politically aware
• You can work collaboratively
• You’re flexible and practical

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• 25 annual leave days
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed
• Access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits, including holiday homes, medical support and discounted travel
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community impact

Ready to Make a Difference?

Rā aukati | Applications close: 2 October 2025