TMP Designer - 12 Month Fixed Term role

Downer; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive culture and community

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Temporary Traffic Management Designer in Auckland to support telecoms and utility corridors. You will develop TMPs, TMDs and accompanying risk assessments, ensuring timely approvals and safe delivery for road users and workers.

You will collaborate with planning and field teams, apply NZ regulations, and manage design records while delivering risk‑aware, practical solutions under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to produce TMPs, TMDs and risk assessments for telecoms or utilities corridors.
• Experience aligning TMPs with approval processes and authorities.
• Understanding of road geometry and safety requirements for traffic management.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review and amend TMPs and TMDs within delegated authority.
• Design practical traffic management controls for fibre, copper, trenching and cable works.
• Complete risk assessments considering traffic, sight distance, and site constraints.
• Submit documentation and respond to queries from approving authorities.

Skills

Strong technical judgement

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Independent & collaborative

Education

NZQA Unit Standards 33252/33253/33254

NZ legacy TTM Planner warrant (STMS/TMO)

Tools

TTM design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Temporary Traffic Management Designer to join our team at Kerrs Road, Wiri.

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity

We have an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Temporary Traffic Management Designer to join our team at Kerrs Road, Wiri. Reporting to the Corridor Access Requests & TTM Lead, E&U Telecommunications, you will provide specialist design and risk assessment support for telecommunications construction, maintenance, and fault-response work within or near transport corridors.
You will prepare, review, submit and maintain fit-for-purpose Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), Traffic Management Diagrams (TMDs) and supporting documentation. Your work will support timely approvals, practical delivery and safe outcomes for workers, road users and the wider community.

In this role, you will:

• Produce, review and amend TMPs, TMDs, reusable schemes and supporting documentation within your delegated authority.
• Design practical traffic management controls for fibre and copper works, trenching, drilling, cable work, pits, chambers, poles, connections, maintenance and faults.
• Complete context-specific risk assessments, considering traffic, road geometry, sight distance, site constraints, vulnerable road users, emergency services, property access and public transport.
• Align TMP and Corridor Access Request information, submit complete documentation and respond to technical queries, conditions and amendment requests from approving authorities.
• Complete self-checks and contribute to peer, risk and technical reviews, maintaining clear and auditable design records.
• Provide technical advice to corridor access, planning, field and delivery teams, while managing priorities and escalating delivery risks early.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will bring strong technical judgement, attention to detail and the ability to develop practical, proportionate solutions in a deadline-focused environment. You will also have:

• Current TTM Designer competency, including NZQA Unit Standards 33252, 33253 and 33254, or an accepted equivalent or successor qualification.
• A relevant legacy TTM Planner warrant, with STMS or TMO credentials where applicable.
• Experience preparing and reviewing TMPs, TMDs and risk assessments for telecommunications, utilities, civil or other corridor-based work.
• Knowledge of NZGTTM, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, RCA approval processes and the Utilities Access Code.
• An understanding of how work methods interact with roads, berms, footpaths, cycle facilities, intersections and private accessways.
• Competence using approved TTM design software, Microsoft Office and relevant client systems.
• Clear written, verbal and stakeholder communication, with organised workload management and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer

At Downer, our purpose is to enable communities to thrive. As one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading infrastructure providers, we offer rewarding careers, development opportunities and a culture where people feel valued and supported.

• Career: We invest in your growth through ongoing development opportunities, leadership pathways and access to industry-leading expertise.
• Wellbeing: The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our top priority. You will have access to wellbeing initiatives and support services for you and your whānau.
• Community: We are proud of our inclusive culture and employee-led networks that foster connection, belonging and support across the business.
• Individuality: We recognise and celebrate what makes you unique and offer employee discounts and benefits through Perks@Downer.

Kei hea koe e mahi ai | Where you will work

This role is based at Kerrs Road, Wiri, Auckland, supporting Downer's Energy & Utilities telecommunications operations.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing essential services that connect communities to critical infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's important water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation assets and networks.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Downer is an inclusive employer committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.