Lead STMS | Traffic Management Supervisor

Higgins; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent 40 hours/week

KiwiSaver 4% match

Upskill and licensing

Retail discounts

Job summary

Higgins is looking for a permanent, full-time STMS to join our Traffic Management team in Mount Maunganui. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll oversee temporary traffic management activities across live road environments, lead TTM crews, implement approved Traffic Management Plans, and help ensure sites operate safely and compliantly for workers, road users and the public.

Higgins offers a competitive hourly rate, 40 hours per week, KiwiSaver matching up to 4%, and opportunities to upskill

Qualifications

• Current STMS Category B Practising qualification.
• NZTA TTM Worker certification and relevant traffic control training.
• Current Class 2 Driver Licence.
• At least 2 years' experience in roading or traffic management environments.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices, TTM requirements and site compliance.
• Clear communication skills and confidence interacting with the public.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the setup, adjustment and removal of temporary traffic management sites.
• Lead TTM crews and provide clear site briefings and instructions.
• Review and implement approved Traffic Management Plans.
• Monitor changing traffic conditions, hazards and site risks.
• Complete site records, inspections, audits and corrective actions.
• Work with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the public to resolve onsite issues.

Skills

Clear communication

Public interaction

Reliability

Calm approach

Education

STMS Category B Practising qualification

NZTA TTM Worker certification

Class 2 Driver Licence

Construction Safe Tier 1 (preferred)

Job description

Higgins is looking for a permanent, full-time STMS to join our Traffic Management team in Mount Maunganui. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll oversee temporary traffic management activities across live road environments, lead TTM crews, implement approved Traffic Management Plans, and help ensure sites operate safely and compliantly for workers, road users and the public.

Higgins offers a competitive hourly rate, 40 hours per week, KiwiSaver matching up to 4%, and opportunities to upskill