STMS Lead: Road Safety, Mentorship & Training

Downer; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & development

Health care & wellbeing benefits

Deals & Discounts

Work-Life Balance

Diverse and supportive environments

Whanau scholarships

Referral bonus

Job summary

Downer is hiring an experienced STMS for our Dunedin team. You will oversee temporary traffic management plans, lead toolbox and closure briefings, and ensure safety for crews, subbies, and the public on mid-to-large scale projects.

This permanent, on-site role may require occasional on-call duties to support night or weekend operations. The ideal candidate holds a current STMS warrant (A/B or Level 1/2), a Class 2 license, and strong leadership and planning skills.

Qualifications

• A valid STMS warrant (A/B or Level 1/2) is essential.
• Full Class 2 Drivers License is highly desirable.
• Strong planning skills and the ability to deal with unexpected events and problem solve.
• Demonstrated leadership strength with the ability to guide, coach, and empower others.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Flexibility and adaptability due to the outdoor nature of the role.
• Show commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead toolbox and closure briefings with crew, providing clear job details and expectations to TMOs.
• Train and upskill our STMS and junior STMS.
• Ensure the safety of Downer crew, subcontractors, and the general public.

Skills

STMS warrant

Class 2 licence

planning skills

leadership

communication

flexibility

safe work practices

Job description

Downer is hiring an experienced STMS for our Dunedin team. You will oversee temporary traffic management plans, lead toolbox and closure briefings, and ensure safety for crews, subbies, and the public on mid-to-large scale projects.

This permanent, on-site role may require occasional on-call duties to support night or weekend operations. The ideal candidate holds a current STMS warrant (A/B or Level 1/2), a Class 2 license, and strong leadership and planning skills.