STMS | Traffic Management Specialist

The Isaac Construction Co Limited; Fendalton-Waimari-Harewood Community; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Job summary

Isaac Construction Co Limited in Christchurch is seeking an experienced STMS to manage safe, compliant traffic control on Canterbury civil projects. You will implement TMPs, coordinate crews, liaise with clients and the public, and contribute to a strong safety culture.

This permanent full-time role offers ongoing training and career development, a competitive hourly rate, and supportive team culture. Applicants must hold a current STMS qualification and the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Must hold current STMS qualification.
• Experience in traffic management within civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (Class 2 advantageous).
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and monitoring Traffic Management Plans (TMPs).
• Supporting construction and maintenance projects across Canterbury.
• Ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient traffic management on site.
• Communicating with crews, subcontractors, clients, and the public.
• Contributing to a strong health and safety culture.

Skills

STMS qualification

Traffic management experience

Health and safety commitment

Communication skills

NZ driver’s licence

Right to work in NZ

Job description

STMS | Traffic Management Specialist | Christchurch

Join Isaac Construction and play a key role delivering safe and efficient traffic management across a variety of civil infrastructure and construction projects throughout Canterbury.

We're looking for an experienced STMS who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in safety, and wants to be part of a respected South Island contractor with a strong reputation for quality and delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Implementing and monitoring Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
• Supporting construction and maintenance projects across Canterbury
• Ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient traffic management on site
• Communicating with crews, subcontractors, clients, and the public
• Contributing to a strong health and safety culture

What you’ll bring

• Current STMS qualification (or equivalent under the NZTA Road Worker Protection framework)
• Experience in traffic management within civil construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (Class 2 advantageous)
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

Why Isaac Construction?

We've been building Canterbury's infrastructure for decades and pride ourselves on our strong safety culture, quality workmanship, and commitment to developing our people.

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time role (minimum 40 hours per week)
• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical insurance
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure projects

If you’re ready for your next challenge with a leading civil construction company, we’d love to hear from you.

All successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, as part of our commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.