RMTU Women: Wāhine Toa
13% of the RMTU’s members are women. Thanks to the determination of women activists, the RMTU has a women’s structure that stands out in the New Zealand union movement.
The RMTU National Women’s Council was formed at National Conference in October 2020. There are 6 elected
positions plus the National Management Committee Representative (NMC).
The Womens’ Council organizes the programme for the Biennial Women’s Workshop at Conference, the
annual Womens’ Forum and events such as International Womens’ Day on 8th March and WIMDOI (Women in male dominated occupations and industry). Reach out to the Womens’ Rep in your area.
Rebecca Hauck: RMTU National Management Committee Women’s Representative
Kia Ora Comrades,
My name is Rebecca Hauck and I live and work in Ōtepoti Dunedin as a Rail Operator and trainer for Kiwirail. My union roles are: RMTU National Management Committee Women’s Representative, RMTU Otago Rail Branch Secretary,RMTU Otago Rail Women’s Union delegate, advocate for safety, respect, fairness, and inclusion in the workplace for all my sisters and brothers. It’s Union Business!
I KOTAHITANGA, IN UNITY
Email Rebecca Hauck: gunkgirl7@gmail.com
Rita Hill: Auckland One Rail Womens Rep
Kia Ora I’m Rita Hill from Auckland One Rail I am a Tutor Train Manager on the passenger trains.
I have worked on the rails going on to 12 years this year, I am currently the Womens Rep for the Auckland Branch and I have been part of the National Womens Council for the past 4 years.
I look forward to the next 2 years working along side the rest of our amazing team.
Email: Rita Hill
Christie Yule: North Island Rail Womens’ Rep
Kia ora everyone my name is Christie Yule and I have been with KiwiRail since 2019. When I started, I was the first female Rail Operator in Mount Maunganui yard. Since then, I am proud to say many more wahine have followed. I am now a Terminal Manager jointly looking after Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Terminals.
Working in the yard gave me a great understanding and appreciation for what it takes to ensure we maintain a safe working environment that is beneficial for all. An environment that is welcoming and promotes inclusion through understanding people’s values, morales and passions, and not just their gender.
Email:Christie Yule Christie.Yule@kiwirail.co.nz
Gemma Thomas: North Island Ports Womens’ Rep
- Port of Tauranga, 4 years Security port protection
- Womens Rep for Port of Tauranga
- Bay of Plenty RMTU Branch Secretary
Email: Gemma Thomas
Nicola Fitzgerald: Transdev Wellington Womens’ Rep
NAME: Nicola Fitzgerald
WORKPLACE: Wellington Station
JOB TITLE: Locomotive Engineer
WOMEN’S COUNCIL POSITION: Transdev Wellington
Email: Nicola Fitzgerald nicola.fitzgerald.nz@outlook.com
Tarsh Hutley: South Island Rail Womens’ Rep
Hi, my name is Tarsh Hutley.
I work in the various parts of the South Island. My position in Kiwirail is rail protection officer.
Email: Tarsh HutleyTarsh.Hutley@kiwirail.co.nz
Zoe Smith: South Island Ports Womens’ Rep
Kia Ora folks! I’m Zoe Smith, I work at Port Otago down near Ōtepoti Dunedin as a cargo handler (mainly driving straddles). I’m the South Island Ports Rep on the Women’s Council, and can’t wait to get stuck into it!
Email:Zoe Smith zoerebeccasmith05@gmail.com
