
Eddie Tugaga connecting wagons
Railway shunters break apart and join the carriages and wagons on trains. They also direct and move freight trains, organise rail freight and conduct safety checks.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaikomiri rerewhenua mahi ko whakawehe me te whakahono i nga wakato me nga wakena o nga tereina. Ka tuku tohutohu, ka whakaneke hoki ratou i nga tereina kawe utanga, ka whakahaere utanga, a, ka whakahaere aromatawai tiaki oranga.
Entry Requirements
To become a railway shunter you must pass a basic entry test and a medical test that includes drug testing.

Pay
Pay for railway shunters varies depending on experience.

Job Outlook
Opportunities for railway shunters remain reasonable despite decreasing demand for them in recent years.