Signals Field Engineer | Auckland Metro

KiwiRail Freight; West Coast; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail transport provider in New Zealand is looking for a Signals Field Engineer to maintain and upgrade their signalling systems. This role involves hands-on work in a live rail environment, ensuring safety and reliability of critical rail infrastructure. Ideal candidates have engineering qualifications and experience in signalling systems. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with signalling systems in a safety-critical environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of rail industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade signalling systems ensuring safe operation.
• Work outdoors in live rail environment collaborating with teams.
• Support project delivery and commissioning activities.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Clear communication

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Engineering qualification in electrical or electronic

Job description

Overview

Keep New Zealand’s trains moving safely – join us as a Signals Field Engineer.

At KiwiRail, we’re passionate about building a better connected and sustainable New Zealand. Our rail network is an essential part of keeping freight and people moving, and signals engineering is central to ensuring safety and reliability. We work as one team, supporting each other to deliver for communities and businesses across the country.

As a Signals Field Engineer in the Auckland Metro, you will play a key role in maintaining and upgrading our signalling systems. You’ll ensure the safe and efficient operation of critical rail infrastructure, carrying out inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, and commissioning work. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work outdoors, often in a live rail environment. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across maintenance and operations to keep services running smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade signalling systems to ensure the safe and efficient operation of critical rail infrastructure, carrying out inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, and commissioning work.
• Work outdoors in a live rail environment and collaborate with colleagues across maintenance and operations to keep services running smoothly and safely.
• Adopt a safety-first mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Support project delivery and commissioning activities as part of ongoing railway improvements.

Qualifications

• An engineering qualification in electrical, electronic, or signalling (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with signalling systems, ideally in rail or a similar safety-critical environment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clear communication and a commitment to safety at all times.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Knowledge of rail industry standards and practices.
• Experience with project delivery and commissioning activities.

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development, with pathways to grow your career.
• Opportunities to work on major projects in a fast-developing metro network.
• A supportive team culture where safety and collaboration come first.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on Auckland’s transport future.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re ready to use your skills to keep our rail network safe and reliable, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online with your CV and cover letter today.