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Our rail network plays a crucial role in moving goods and people safely and efficiently, and our Signals Team is at the heart of it all. We take pride in working together to deliver a reliable network while prioritising safety and innovation.\nHe whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:\nAs a Trainee Signals Technician / Maintainer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, installing, and repairing KiwiRail’s signalling assets to keep our rail operations running safely. 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