Track Workforce Leader: People, Safety & Readiness

KiwiRail Freight; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

25 annual leave days

NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits

Job summary

KiwiRail Freight is seeking a Track Workforce Supervisor in Wellington to lead a track workforce of Gangers, Track Workers, and Track Maintainers. The role ensures safety, competence, and sustainable operations, working with the Track Superintendent and Track Maintenance Superintendent to coordinate staffing and capability for maintenance activities.

The position emphasizes strong people leadership, capability development, and collaboration with planning teams to align workforce with delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience (8+ years) leading operational or field-based workforces.
• Strong understanding of safety-critical environments.
• Experience with workforce planning and people management.

Responsibilities

• Provide people leadership and workforce oversight to track gangs and field crews.
• Collaborate with senior teams to align capability with planned works and priorities.
• Maintain competency records, training, and certifications for the track workforce.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing across the track workforce.

Skills

People leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Leadership training

People management training

Job description

KiwiRail Freight is seeking a Track Workforce Supervisor in Wellington to lead a track workforce of Gangers, Track Workers, and Track Maintainers. The role ensures safety, competence, and sustainable operations, working with the Track Superintendent and Track Maintenance Superintendent to coordinate staffing and capability for maintenance activities.

The position emphasizes strong people leadership, capability development, and collaboration with planning teams to align workforce with delivery