Field Asset Engineer - Rail Network Performance

KiwiRail Freight; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

KiwiSaver 4%

Medical insurance

Staff travel

Welfare Trust

Professional development

Infrastructure projects

Safety culture

Career progression

Job summary

KiwiRail is seeking a Field Asset Engineer to manage and maintain sections of the rail network. You will work with Production and Engineering teams to ensure asset information is accurate and compliant, while planning and inspecting across sites.

You’ll develop work programmes, monitor performance, and contribute to safety and reliability across KiwiRail’s assets. This role blends office planning with on-rail inspections and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and codes.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prioritise work programmes to support asset management plans.
• Undertake engineering inspections and condition assessments across allocated track sections.
• Prepare work orders and support maintenance planning activities.
• Provide technical advice and engineering expertise to production teams.
• Analyse asset performance and condition data using Maximo.
• Conduct site audits and technical reviews for standards compliance.
• Monitor work progress, costs, milestones and delivery outcomes.
• Maintain accurate asset information in management systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in asset management.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Civil engineering

Job planning

Estimating

Work programme

Engineering standards

Project management

Data analysis

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BE/NZCE or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Job description

KiwiRail is seeking a Field Asset Engineer to manage and maintain sections of the rail network. You will work with Production and Engineering teams to ensure asset information is accurate and compliant, while planning and inspecting across sites.

You’ll develop work programmes, monitor performance, and contribute to safety and reliability across KiwiRail’s assets. This role blends office planning with on-rail inspections and audits.