Competency Assurance Coordinator

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Summary: This full-time Competency Assurance Coordinator role supports workforce compliance and training by coordinating systems, validating data, and ensuring regulatory standards are met. Highlights: 1. Support competency assurance across the workforce 2. Collaborative team culture where growth is encouraged 3. Contribute to KiwiRail’s safety and workforce capability * Help us stay on track — support competency assurance across our workforce. * Bring your strong experience and knowledge in communication, attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency with relevant software and databases to this exciting and impactful role. * This is a full-time role ideally based within the Waikato region (negotiable) Position Description  He kōrero mō mātou | About us: At KiwiRail, we’re proud of our role connecting communities and businesses across Aotearoa. With over 150 years of rail history behind us, we’re focused on delivering a safer, more sustainable future—Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo Aotearoa (Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand). As a team, we work collaboratively, care deeply about safety, and strive to deliver high-quality outcomes together. He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role: We have a full-time opportunity for a competency Assurance Coordinator, ideally based within the Waikato region (negotiable) This is a full-time role that sits within the Competency Assurance team under Learning & Development and are key to ensuring our workforce remains compliant, well trained and are always competent to task. You’ll coordinate and maintain systems used to track training and competency, validate data for safety-critical roles, and support assurance processes across the business. Your work will help teams meet regulatory standards, prepare for audits, and identify areas for improvement. This role supports KiwiRail’s transformation by enabling safe and capable operations, now and into the future. Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring: To succeed in these roles, you’ll bring a mix of system knowledge, analysis capability, and strong people engagement skills as well as a collaborative approach to your work. In addition: •    Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for explaining competency requirements, providing feedback, and collaborating with stakeholders. •    Building and maintaining positive relationships with workers, Managers and stakeholders across the organization. •    Competency in using various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is often required.  •     Ability to use and manage software systems for tracking and reporting on employee competencies •    Ability to analyse competency data, identify trends, and generate reports to inform training and development decisions. •    A proactive, safety-focused mindset You’ll also need to: •    Hold a current full NZ Driver’s Licence to be able to travel to operational sites as needed •    Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you: •    A chance to contribute to KiwiRail’s safety and workforce capability •    A collaborative team culture where knowledge is shared and growth is encouraged •    Long-term contract with exposure to critical L&D and compliance systems •    Opportunities to strengthen your profile in assurance and analytics Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference? If you're already part of KiwiRail and ready to support our teams in a way that matters, we’d love to hear from you.  Applications close:  Tuesday 10th of February 2026