Business Support

Job details
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday
 
Location
Hamilton, Waikato
 
Full job description
Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Hamilton
Monday to Friday in the office (40-hour week)
Workday options: 7.30am – 4pm or 8am – 4.30pm

Travel to other depots within the UNI region will be required at times, during work hours.


He kōrero mō mātou | About us:
At KiwiRail, we’re proud to connect communities and deliver a more sustainable Aotearoa. For over 150 years, our rail network has helped move people, goods, and ideas across the country - and we’re just getting started. Our values centre on safety, teamwork, and service, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Join a team where your contribution matters, and your work supports essential operations across the nation.

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:
Our Business Support role sits within the infrastructure team and ensures smooth day-to-day operations to a range of leaders and staff across the team. We are seeking a candidate who enjoys working with numbers, as they will be accountable for a range of financial tasks.

This role covers a wide range of responsibilities as outlined in the

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:
Experienced in administrative or business support roles (3–4 years preferred)
Skilled with finance systems like SAP or Maximo, including invoicing and purchase orders
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Comfortable communicating with a wide range of people and familiar with health and safety compliance processes
Ability to work to deadlines and juggle conflicting priorities with ease

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:
Opportunities to grow your skills with hands-on learning and cross-functional exposure
A supportive team environment where no two days are the same
The chance to contribute to a high-performing team that plays a key part in New Zealand’s rail infrastructure
Southern Cross discounted health insurance for you and your family
Exclusive travel discounts on our Interislander ferry and Scenic train services
Access to discounted holiday homes and retail benefits via NZ Rail Staff Welfare trust
Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to support a team that helps keep KiwiRail moving, apply now. Your organisation, adaptability, and people skills will help shape a safer, more efficient future for rail in Aotearoa.

KiwiRail is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment drug screening. NZ residency or citizenship is required.