STMS

Fletcher Building Limited; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution (4%)

Brand new PPE gear

Employee benefits and retail discounts

Fuel discounts with monthly pie and CO

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) to lead traffic management across Christchurch projects. You will mentor crews, implement TTMPs, and ensure compliance with safety standards while keeping traffic flowing smoothly on civil works sites.

You will collaborate with clients, contractors, and authorities, promoting a strong health and safety culture and delivering projects to a high standard. This permanent role offers a steady 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• STMS qualification with Category A and B practising.
• Full New Zealand driver license.
• Proven experience in traffic management.
• Experience mentoring and supervising crews.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Traffic Controllers and crews.
• Implement and monitor TTMPs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and traffic requirements.
• Monitor traffic flows and adjust site operations.
• Inspect sites for safe and efficient management.
• Manage documentation and reporting.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and authorities.
• Provide training and guidance to staff.
• Promote health and safety culture across sites.
• Assist with planning and coordination of activities.

Skills

STMS

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Traffic management

Education

STMS Category A/B

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) to join our Christchurch team. Working alongside a dedicated crew, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient traffic management solutions across a range of civil construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to lead from the front, mentor traffic management crews, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects that keep our communities connected and safe.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting Traffic Controllers and traffic management crews
• Implementing and monitoring Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TTMPs)
• Ensuring compliance with all traffic management and safety requirements
• Monitoring traffic flows and adjusting site operations as required
• Conducting site inspections and audits to ensure safe and efficient traffic management
• Managing traffic management documentation and reporting requirements
• Liaising with clients, contractors, supervisors, and local authorities
• Providing guidance, training, and support to Traffic Controllers
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture across all sites
• Supporting the delivery of projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Assisting with planning and coordination of traffic management activities

What You'll Bring to the Role

• A safety-first attitude for yourself, your team, and the public
• Full clean New Zealand Driver Licence (minimum Class 1, Class 2 desirable)
• Current STMS Qualification with Category A and B Practising
• Proven experience in the traffic management industry
• Previous experience mentoring and supervising crews
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliability, honesty, and flexibility
• A high level of physical fitness due to the nature of the role

Why Join Higgins?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Range of career development training, including leadership programmes and personalised development plans
• Brand new PPE gear tailored to your individual needs
• Employee benefits and retail discounts for you and your whānau
• Z fuel discounts, including a free monthly pie and coffee

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive remuneration, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training opportunities for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check - you'll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua