Planner/Scheduler

KiwiRail

KiwiRail Workbank Planner/Scheduler planning and coordinating rail infrastructure programmes in New Zealand. Maintaining long-term workbanks, weekly schedules, forecasts, risks and governance reporting.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timePalmerston North • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning, monitoring, and forecasting project activities within infrastructure, utilizing tools like P6 and Microsoft Project. Strong analytical skills are essential for interpreting data, identifying trends, and managing risks effectively.

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Integrated Programme SchedulingAnalytical SkillsRisk AssessmentReporting SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

PlanningForecastingCost AnalysisData InterpretationScheduling Conflicts ResolutionPerformance MonitoringRisk ManagementResource CoordinationProgramme DevelopmentProductivity Improvement

Soft Skills

Proactive ApproachOrganizational SkillsSolutions-Focused MindsetRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

P6Microsoft ProjectExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureRailProject ManagementGovernanceSafety Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain and optimise integrated work programmes and schedules, including dependencies and critical paths
Plan and forecast work programmes across multiple infrastructure disciplines
Maintain an 18–24-month rolling workbank plan and forecast labour, plant and material requirements
Prepare financial and delivery forecasts and monitor performance against plan
Coordinate with Finance, Production and Asset teams to align budgets, schedules and delivery
Analyse actual costs and timeframes against planned estimates and identify variances
Coordinate resources and resolve scheduling conflicts
Liaise with Network Integration and Isolation Planners to ensure track access and isolations are in place
Facilitate weekly planning meetings, document actions and ensure follow-up
Distribute weekly work schedules and keep stakeholders informed of changes
Identify risks, constraints and critical pinch points and develop mitigations and contingency plans
Produce monthly reports for governance, senior management and external reporting requirements
Use data and insights to improve productivity, efficiency, cost and delivery timeframes
Support consistent planning standards, processes and best practice across regions
Promote a proactive safety culture and embed safety in planning and scheduling activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in planning, monitoring and forecasting project or work activities, preferably within infrastructure or rail
Experience developing and maintaining integrated programme schedules
Strong analytical and forecasting skills, including interpreting data and identifying trends, risks and variances
Experience analysing actual costs and timeframes against planned estimates
Experience using P6, Microsoft Project and Excel
Experience conducting risk assessments and contributing to risk registers
Strong reporting skills, including preparing reports for governance and external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships across multiple teams and levels
Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach
Commercial awareness and understanding of how planning decisions affect cost and delivery
Ability to adapt and respond effectively in a dynamic operational environment
Commitment to diversity, inclusion and creating a positive workplace
Current and valid Full New Zealand Driver Licence; restricted Driver Licence may be considered
Ability and willingness to travel nationally as required
Ability to pass regular drug and alcohol screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to join a dynamic team
Career progression opportunity
Competitive salary and great benefits