Southland STMS Wanted

HW Richardson Group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime pay

Medical insurance options

Staff discounts

Training and progression

Team support

Job summary

SouthRoads Ltd is seeking a Site Traffic Management Supervisor to lead the stabilising crew across the Southland region. You’ll set up and run safe Temporary Traffic Management sites, protecting crew and road users while meeting regulatory standards.

Early starts, varied weather, and a Mon–Fri roster with occasional weekend work are expected. We welcome applicants with STMS experience or those aiming to gain qualifications, with a strong emphasis on safety, leadership, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Full New Zealand driver’s licence is essential.
• STMS qualification or willingness to work toward one.
• Solid understanding of temporary traffic management requirements.
• Proactive health and safety approach.
• Willingness to travel around Southland and work on varying sites.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate safe, compliant temporary traffic management sites.
• Support and lead the stabilising crew across Southland regions.
• Communicate clearly with crew and road users; manage on-site issues.

Skills

Driver's licence

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety mindedness

Job description

Experience Or Keen To Learn, We'll Train You

Site Traffic Management Supervisor | Stabilising Crew | SouthRoads Ltd

• Competitive pay and job security
• Overtime pay - hard work gets rewarded
• Medical insurance options and HWR staff discounts
• Real training, real career progression. New to STMS and want in? We'll get you qualified. Already in the space? We'll keep building your skills and take you further
• A tight-knit crew that works hard and looks after its own. No egos, no dead weight — just people who show up for each other

This Isn't Just Another STMS Job

You’ll be the person who keeps our stabilising crew — and everyone driving past them — safe every single day. It's hard work: early starts, physical days, working in all weather, and a Mon‑Fri roster with some weekend work when jobs call for it.

It moves fast, and the crew you're joining backs each other 100%. If you want a job where your work actually matters and a team that has your back, keep reading.

About The Role

You’ll be embedded in our stabilising crew as the STMS, responsible for setting up and running safe, compliant Temporary Traffic Management sites across the Southland region — protecting your crew, road users, and everyone else on site.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who’s already working in this space, or wants to get into it — either way, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re missing a box or two and you’re keen to learn, talk to us anyway:

• Full New Zel driver’s licence (essential)
• A Class 2 licence is a strong advantage — if you’ve got it, tell us
• Already have your STMS qualification, or keen to work towards one — we’ll invest in getting you there.
• Solid understanding of temporary traffic management requirements (and best practice if you’re already qualified)
• A proactive, no‑excuses approach to health and safety
• The ability to stay calm, think on your feet, and solve problems under pressure
• Strong communication and leadership — you’ll need to hold a site so you’ll have to hold a site …
• …and a genuine team player with an approachable attitude and willingness to travel around Southland

The fine print

SouthRoads has a rigorous drug and alcohol policy. All appointees must pass a pre‑employment drug test and medical.

Why SouthRoads?

SouthRoads is part of the HW Richardson Group, one of New Zealand's largest privately owned companies. We have a strong reputation across Southland and Otago for delivering quality work and providing long‑term career opportunities for our people.

Whether you’re an experienced STMS or just starting out in traffic management, you’ll be joining a team that values safety, reliability, and getting the job done right.

Ready to put in the hard yards with a crew that’s got your back?

You’ll be based out of Southland, travelling to sites across the region as the work requires.