Safety and Quality Administrations Officer

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

Job summary

A leading railway company is seeking a Safety & Quality Administration Officer based in Christchurch. In this full-time role, you will maintain and manage the Safety Management Systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have experience with safety management, strong communication skills, and a current NZ driver's licence. Join a team that values diversity and supports personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Career pathways across nationwide operations

Qualifications

• Experience with Safety Management Systems, document control, and risk assessments.
• Understanding of New Zealand's health, safety, and employment legislation.
• Current NZ driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Safety Management Systems.
• Act as product owner for safety and service documentation.
• Coordinate updates and identify improvements.

Skills

Experience with Safety Management Systems

Advanced Microsoft tools (e.g., SharePoint, FS Pro)

Ability to interpret data and provide insights

Strong communication and relationship-building

Initiative and good judgement

Education

Business qualifications or relevant industry experience

Job description

Overview

Keep safety on track – join KiwiRail as a Safety & Quality Administration Officer

Responsibilities

• Keep New Zealand’s track safe
• Permanent full-time role, based in Christchurch
• Maintain, update and manage the Safety Management Systems
• Based in Christchurch, this permanent role is part of our Fleet Operations team. You’ll maintain and update the Scenic Trains Safety Management System and ensure our manuals, records, and risk registers are accurate and up to date.
• You’ll act as the product owner for safety and service documentation, coordinating updates, analysing data, and identifying improvements. This role helps keep our operations safe, compliant, and focused on continuous improvement, so our teams can deliver great service every day.

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

• At KiwiRail, you’ll be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your growth. You’ll enjoy:
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to influence how safety and quality are managed across our iconic Scenic Trains
• Career pathways across KiwiRail’s nationwide operations
• Being part of a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience with Safety Management Systems, document control, and risk assessments (rail or transport experience an advantage)
• Understands health, safety, and employment legislation in New Zealand
• Is confident with advanced level Microsoft tools, especially SharePoint and FS Pro
• Experience in document creation, editing and document control
• Can interpret data clearly and provide useful insights
• Communicates well, builds relationships, and works across teams
• Takes initiative and shows good judgement
• Holds a current NZ driver’s licence and can travel to Scenic Train sites as needed

It’s Also Helpful If You Have

• Business qualifications or relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of travel or tourism
• Language skills in NZ tourism priority or emerging market languages

Rā aukati | Applications close

Applications close: 12 October 2025 (unless filled sooner)

KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, including women, Māori, Pasifika, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates.