Field Traffic Management Supervisor - Lead Safe, On-Site

Downer; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Leadership development program

Job summary

Downer Invercargill is seeking an experienced Traffic Management Supervisor to lead our crew and oversee day-to-day traffic management operations. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coordinating crews, allocating resources, and delivering safe, compliant work across multiple sites.

You will spend time in the field and office, guiding crews, visiting sites, and addressing challenges to ensure projects stay on schedule and up to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on supervisor who can coordinate crews, manage plant and resources, and deliver high quality outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of traffic management practices, NZGTTM requirements, and site compliance.
• Proven experience managing and coordinating field crews.
• Current STMS qualification would be beneficial.
• Relevant traffic management industry certifications.
• Experience using MYTTM or similar resource planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting Traffic Management crews to deliver safe, productive, and compliant work.
• Coordinating daily traffic management activities to meet operational programmes and customer requirements.
• Conducting regular site visits to monitor safety, compliance, quality, and performance.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with approved Traffic Management Plans and NZGTTM requirements.
• Promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging best practice across all teams.
• Leading toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and site briefings.
• Monitoring traffic management equipment and vehicles to ensure they remain operational and fit for purpose.

Skills

Crew leadership

Pl ant management

Resource planning

Safety-first culture

Tools

MYTTM

Job description

Downer Invercargill is seeking an experienced Traffic Management Supervisor to lead our crew and oversee day-to-day traffic management operations. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coordinating crews, allocating resources, and delivering safe, compliant work across multiple sites.

You will spend time in the field and office, guiding crews, visiting sites, and addressing challenges to ensure projects stay on schedule and up to quality standards.