Asset Information Management Lead
- Lead and promote improvement
- Be a subject matter expert
- Permanent, Auckland or Wellington based
He kōrero mō mātou | About us:
At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard.
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:
This position sits within our Enterprise Asset Management Group, which provides asset management governance and services across all of KiwiRail’s asset intensive business groups including Infrastructure, Metros, Freight Operations, Rolling Stock, Interislander, and Property and Facilities.
As the Asset Information Management Lead, you are responsible for leading and promoting improvement in KiwiRail’s Asset Information Management capability, processes and systems, including improving definition, quality, and integration of asset data and information to deliver improved insights and knowledge to better inform strategic, tactical and operational decision making.
You will be responsible for leading and developing an enterprise-wide Asset Management Information Management Strategy and Roadmap, Asset Information and Data Standards protocols, setting up Asset Information and Data Governance, and ensuring alignment and compliance through the Enterpise-wide Community of Practice for Asset Information Management.
In addition to the strategic elements of the role, you will provide subject matter expertise and contribute to the enterprise-wide development and delivery of key asset management improvement programmes and projects.
Key accountabilities include:
- Leading the development of KiwiRail’s Enterprise Asset Information Management capability, systems, process and practices, including the implementation and maintenance of:
- An Enterprise Asset Information Management Framework and Policy
- A business-driven Enterprise Asset Data / Information Strategy and Improvement Roadmap
- Enterprise Asset Information and Data Standards
- An Enterprise Asset Information and Data Governance system and procedures
- Enterprise-wide Asset Information Management Communications and Training Plans
- Enterprise-wide Asset Information Management performance tracking
- Leading KiwiRail’s Asset Information Management (AIM) Community of Practice
- Working across the enterprise via the Asset Management Advocacy Group, and members of the Asset Information Management Community of Practice to implement, maintain, and improve asset information management, practices and systems, and improve data quality and alignment within and across all asset intensive business groups.
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:
Knowledge and experience
- You have at least five years’ experience in a similar role
- You have demonstrated experience working with asset information, including information management techniques, strategies, and standards
- You have knowledge and expertise in developing and implementing asset information strategies and programmes of asset information improvement initiatives
- You have effective technical writing and business process mapping skills
- You have experience with various core Asset Management Information Systems including Maximo SAP, and/or ESRI ArcGIS
- You have experience working with data lakes / warehouses and Structured Query Language (SQL)
- You have sound knowledge and extensive working experience with the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Projects), PowerBI and similar products
- Preferably you have experience with Building Information Models (BIM) and/or Digital Engineering
- Preferably you have experience integrating Information and Operational Technologies
- Preferably you have project management experience
- Preferably you have experience interpreting, analysing, and reporting on asset data quality
Ways of working / Work-related qualities
- You build rapport and relationships across all levels both internally and externally
- You are an effective communicator both in writing and verbally
- You are an effective workshop facilitator
- You influence and motivate others through personal advocacy, vision and drive to build a solid platform for change
- You balance strategic alignment with business processes, and technology roadmap with practical delivery
- You work with a high level of autonomy and are highly self-motivated and driven
- You're flexible and practical
Other Requirements
- You are interested in railway and ferry assets and operations
Qualifications
- You have a relevant Tertiary qualification in Information Management or Information Systems
- Preferably you are ISO 55000 or ISO 19650 certified
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- 25 annual leave days
- Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed
- Access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits, including holiday homes, medical support and discounted travel
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation, sustainability and community impact
Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?
Rā aukati | Applications close: 10 September 2025