Railway Track Engineer (fixed Term)

Rail Infrastructure Specialist

You will be the go-to specialist for rail infrastructure within the Rail & Steam workshops, you will lead the section's infrastructure projects and contribute to maintenance, preservation, and restoration projects within the section under the guidance of the Head of Collection Workshops and working closely with the Senior Workshop Engineer Rail & Steam. This is a unique opportunity to work in a distinctive setting, contributing to the preservation of New Zealand's railway heritage.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Extensive experience laying out railway track, producing track condition reports and maintaining railway track to a high standard.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work and coordinate others in rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience in operating workshop machinery and track maintenance equipment, experience operating a hi-rail digger is preferable.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Full driver's licence, forklift licence desirable, but not a deal breaker.
• An interest in rail heritage artefacts/museums would be beneficial.

MOTAT is an interactive museum dedicated to creating a fun and visually stimulating environment for our visitors. With a unique mix of collections and experiences.

Along with working in a team that is passionate about bringing MOTAT's heritage collection to life, you will get the benefit of a day off on your birthday, five weeks annual leave, additional KiwiSaver contributions, and a MOTAT annual pass for you and your family.

This is a 40-hour working week, working Monday to Thursday, 10 hour days, fixed term for 2 years. There is some flexibility in the working hours to allow for later hours on Tuesday to accommodate Rail Workshop open hours.

Applications close 10 September 2025