Road Safety & Traffic Control Operative

Higgins; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE gear provided

Fuel discounts

Monthly free pie & coffee

Job summary

Higgins is recruiting permanent full-time Traffic Management Operatives for its Green Team in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. You will be out on the road setting up traffic management sites, guiding traffic flow, and creating safe workspaces for crews and the public.

You will help pedestrians, answer resident inquiries, and represent Higgins with a professional, approachable manner. A safety-first mindset and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Traffic management experience or willingness to learn and be trained.
• NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1 required; Class 2 preferred.
• Strong safety focus for yourself and the public.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Set up traffic management sites and equipment.
• Control traffic flow to keep crews and road users safe.
• Create safe workspaces for colleagues and pedestrians.
• Respond to questions from local residents and represent Higgins professionally.

Skills

Traffic management

Willingness to learn

On-road safety

Teamwork

Education

NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1

Class 2 licence preferred

Job description

Higgins is recruiting permanent full-time Traffic Management Operatives for its Green Team in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. You will be out on the road setting up traffic management sites, guiding traffic flow, and creating safe workspaces for crews and the public.

You will help pedestrians, answer resident inquiries, and represent Higgins with a professional, approachable manner. A safety-first mindset and willingness to learn are essential.