Locomotive Engineer (Train Driver)

Transdev Australia & New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transdev Australia & New Zealand in Wellington is offering a path into a rail driving career. You’ll complete approx. 10 months of industry-leading training, including classroom learning, simulator sessions, and hands-on driving.

You’ll drive modern trains through scenic Wellington routes, work forward rotating shifts (including early mornings, nights and weekends), and join a crew where safety, attention to detail and a people-first mindset make a real difference.

Qualifications

• No rail experience required; we welcome diverse backgrounds.
• You are safety-focused, responsible and reliable.
• You keep calm under pressure and can work independently.
• You can stay situationally aware on familiar routes.
• Must have a NZ driver's licence and right to work in NZ.
• Able to work across different shift patterns including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete approx. 10 months of training, including classroom learning, simulator sessions, and hands-on driving.
• Drive modern trains through Wellington routes.
• Work forward-rotating shifts including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Be part of a crew with a safety-first, detail-oriented, people-focused mindset.

Skills

Safety-focused

Responsible

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

People-first mindset

Job description

Why this role could be right for you

At Transdev, we’re not just driving trains—we’re driving progress. Our drivers come from all walks of life, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with employees united through a passion for doing meaningful work and a commitment to safety and service.

Why this role could be right for you

At Transdev, we’re not just driving trains—we’re driving progress. Our drivers come from all walks of life, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with employees united through a passion for doing meaningful work and a commitment to safety and service.

This is a job where you can make a real impact, learn specialised skills, and build a career with purpose—all while being part of a tight-knit, supportive team.

What You’ll Do

• Complete approx. 10 months of industry-leading training program, including classroom learning, simulator sessions, and hands-on driving.
• Drive modern trains through scenic Wellington routes.
• Work forward rotating shifts (including early mornings, nights, and weekends).
• Be part of a crew where your calm under pressure, attention to detail, and people-first mindset make a difference.

Who We’re Looking For

• You don’t need rail experience—we’re more interested in who you are than where you’ve been. You can be a successful driver if you:
• Are very safety-focused, responsible, and reliable.
• Keep cool under pressure and enjoy independent work.
• Can remain situationally aware on familiar routes (as things change frequently on the network)
• Have a valid NZ driver’s licence and permanent right to work in NZ.
• Can work across different shift patterns including weekends.
• Value teamwork and care about making people’s journeys better.

Why choose Transdev

Join a team where diverse voices are valued, and where inclusion isn’t just a policy; it’s how we operate.

Enjoy long-term job security, great terms and conditions, and a known work roster

What To Expect From Our Recruitment Process

Because safety is our top priority, you’ll go through:

• Psychometric and psychomotor testing
• Police, ACC and background checks
• A comprehensive medical (including hearing, vision, and drug & alcohol testing)

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