Signals Technician | Auckland

KiwiRail Freight; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail transport company in Auckland is seeking a Signals Technician Level 1 to maintain and repair signalling assets. This full-time role offers a competitive starting rate of $42.25 - $47.82 per hour and supports your growth with benefits like paid training and career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have mechanical skills, electrical registration, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Four weeks of annual leave

Fully paid training programmes

Discounted travel and health insurance options

Career progression opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and passion for learning.
• Strong teamwork skills and reliability under pressure.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, repair, and restore signalling assets across the network.
• Respond to emergency faults and carry out preventative maintenance.
• Work rotating shifts including mornings, afternoons, and nights.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Education

New Zealand electrical registration or relevant trade certificate

Job description

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Title: Signals Technician Level 1 | Auckland

• Keep New Zealand’s rail signals shining bright – join KiwiRail today
• Competitive starting rate of $42.25 - $47.82
• Located at our Westfield Depot Otahuhu Auckland
• Permanent full time position, 40 hours per week.

At KiwiRail, we are committed to building stronger connections for a better New Zealand. Our rail network is a vital part of the country’s transport system, helping communities and businesses thrive sustainably. We take pride in our people, working together with unity and purpose to deliver safe, reliable services. Our culture values teamwork, innovation, and making a real difference to the future of Aotearoa.

Our Network Services team is on the lookout for a Signals Technician based in Auckland. In this role, you will maintain, install, repair, and restore signalling assets across our network, ensuring operations run safely and reliably. Working under the guidance of the Leading Hand Signals Technician, you’ll face new challenges daily, often responding to emergency faults and carrying out preventative maintenance. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role where problem-solving and initiative are celebrated.

You will work rotating shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and nights, and be part of a supportive team committed to excellence and safety.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, mechanical aptitude, and a passion for learning. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• New Zealand electrical registration as an electrician or a relevant trade certificate
• Practical mechanical skills and an eagerness to learn
• A safety-first mindset with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong teamwork skills and reliability under pressure
• A willingness to attend emergency callouts outside of normal hours
• A Class 1 driver's licence with the ability to gain a Class 2 licence

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you:

At KiwiRail, your growth and wellbeing matter to us. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive starting rate of $42.25 hour
• Four weeks of annual leave
• Fully paid training programmes, including technical apprenticeships and leadership development
• Staff benefits including discounted travel, health insurance options, and access to holiday houses across New Zealand
• Study grants for you and scholarships for your children
• Career progression opportunities within a large and supportive organisation
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and KiwiRail networking groups
• Retail and service discounts

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to build a career with real impact and join a team that’s shaping the future of rail in New Zealand, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your skills to a workplace where you’ll be supported, challenged, and rewarded.

Applications close: Thursday 14th of August 2025.

Please note: All successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test.