Business Support | Hamilton
- Hamilton
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
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 position description. From managing vendor invoicing to coordinating compliance checks and supporting depot logistics, you'll be the go-to for essential processes that keep our teams moving. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and thrives in a busy, collaborative environment.Your work will directly support safety, financial accuracy, and operational excellence - enabling our teams to focus on delivering reliable rail services across New Zealand.Note: Travel to other depots within the UNI region will be required at times, during work hours.Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:We're looking for someone who is:
- 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
- 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
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 medical and drug screening. NZ residency or citizenship is required.Rā aukati | Application Close: Sunday 14th of September 2025, unless filled sooner!Important Notice: Please Note, all successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Due to the nature of this role, we require successful candidates to hold a NZ residence or citizenship.