This role suits someone who takes ownership of site safety, communicates clearly, and understands the responsibility that comes with supervising traffic control on active civil sites. You’ll be trusted to run traffic management properly, support your team, and maintain high standards at all times.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading and supervising traffic management on civil construction sites
- Implementing and maintaining approved Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
- Briefing and overseeing Traffic Controllers on site
- Ensuring all traffic control measures meet NZTA and site requirements
- Liaising with site supervisors, councils, and contractors
- Monitoring compliance, safety, and site conditions throughout the day
- Managing site documentation and traffic management records
What good looks like here
- Turning up prepared and running the site from the start
- Setting clear expectations with your traffic control team
- Identifying and addressing risks before they become issues
- Communicating calmly and clearly under pressure
- Maintaining compliance without cutting corners
- Leaving sites safe, controlled, and audit ready
Required experience and tickets These are required and are a barrier to entry:
- Current STMS qualification Level 1
- Proven experience supervising traffic management on civil sites
- Strong understanding of TMPs and traffic management requirements
- ConstructSafe or Site Safe
- Full Class 1 Drivers License required, Class 2 beneficial
- Experience on roading or large scale infrastructure projects
- Leadership or mentoring experience
- Additional traffic management or civil tickets
What’s in it for you
- STMS work
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Consistent hours with a strong pipeline of projects
- Well organised sites with clear communication
- A role with real responsibility and trust
- Support from a recruiter who understands traffic management and civil construction
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
