Temporary Traffic Management Supervisor

HEB Construction Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction is seeking an experienced Temporary Traffic Management Supervisor to lead and coordinate TTM delivery across the North Canterbury Integrated Delivery Contract. The role involves hands-on supervision, site visits, and close collaboration with Contract Managers, planners and subcontractors to ensure proper resources, approvals and traffic controls are in place.

You will lead TTM crews, coordinate daily resources and support safe maintenance work across the IDC network, including

Qualifications

• Current STMS qualification relevant to operating environment.
• Experience applying NZGTTM risk-based approach.
• Experience delivering TTM on NZ civil construction sites.
• Class 1 and Class 2 licences or ability to obtain Class 2.
• Strong crew leadership and resource coordination.
• Ability to review risk assessments and worksites.
• Calm and confident approach to raise issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support TTM crews.
• Plan daily and weekly TTM resources.
• Coordinate people, vehicles, signs and equipment.
• Apply NZGTTM risk-based approach.
• Complete and review site-specific risk assessments.
• Review worksites and respond to changing conditions.
• Ensure TTM documentation and approvals are in place.
• Coach employees and build practical TTM capability.
• Work closely with IDC delivery teams for safe maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Resource planning

Traffic management

NZGTTM risk-based approach

Risk assessments

Site supervision

Class 1 license

Class 2 license

Assertive communication

Education

STMS qualification

Job description

HEB Construction is looking for an experienced Temporary Traffic Management Supervisor to lead and coordinate TTM delivery across the North Canterbury Integrated Delivery Contract. The North Canterbury IDC is a 10-year partnership with NZTA Waka Kotahi, maintaining more than 880 kilometres of State Highway across North Canterbury. The network covers alpine passes, Christchurch's motorway network, and major freight and tourism routes. This is a hands-on, working supervisor role. You will lead TTM crews, coordinate daily resources and support the safe and efficient delivery of planned and reactive maintenance work across the IDC network. You will work closely with the Contract Manager, delivery teams, planners and subcontractors to make sure the right people, equipment, approvals and traffic management controls are in place. You will visit sites regularly, also being prepared to jump in and act in an onsite STMS or other competent TTM role when required.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and supporting TTM crews.
• Planning daily and weekly TTM resources.
• Coordinating people, vehicles, signs and equipment.
• Applying the NZGTTM risk-based approach.
• Completing and reviewing site-specific risk assessments.
• Reviewing worksites and responding to changing conditions.
• Ensuring TTM documentation and approvals are in place.
• Coaching employees and building practical TTM capability.
• Working closely with IDC delivery teams to support safe and efficient maintenance work.

What we’re looking for?

You will bring:

• A current STMS qualification appropriate to the operating environment.
• Training, qualification and demonstrated experience applying the NZGTTM risk-based approach.
• Experience delivering TTM on New Zealand civil construction, maintenance or roading sites.
• Experience working across State Highway, rural, urban, high-speed and low-speed environments.
• Strong crew leadership and resource coordination skills.
• Practical experience completing risk assessments and reviewing worksites.
• A full Class 1 driver licence.
• A full Class 2 driver licence, or the ability to obtain one.
• A practical, calm approach and the confidence to speak up when something is not right.