Traffic Controller

JobSpace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top-up

Training & progression

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan's Wellington Transport Alliance in the Wellington Region is seeking a Traffic Controller. You will help set up safe work zones, direct traffic, and ensure compliance with safety standards on state highways. This role involves night shifts typically 7pm–7am, Sunday to Thursday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Join a collaborative team and contribute to safe road operations, training opportunities, and career progression within NZ's transport network.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licences as required for the role.
• TTM/TMO qualifications or commitment to achieving them.
• Ability to work night shifts and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and pack-down of traffic management sites
• Direct and manage the safe flow of vehicles and pedestrians
• Support temporary traffic management across projects, following codes of practice
• Communicate with STMS and site crews to keep operations running smoothly
• Proactively identify hazards and eliminate risks
• Maintain safety focus for yourself, your team, and the public

Skills

Full Class 1 Licence

Class 2 Licence (ideally)

TTM/TMO qualifications or commitment

Career in Traffic Management

Problem solver

Team player

Wants to learn and build skills

Job description

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We're looking for a Traffic Controller to join our Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) Team in the Wellington Region. You'll assist with the traffic management on site, ensuring a strong commitment to safety, by helping us set up and manage the safe flow of traffic around the state highway network.

About the role

When you join our team, you will play a key role in keeping both our crews and the public safe on the road! As a Traffic Controller, you'll be right at the heart of our operations, setting up safe work zones, directing traffic with confidence, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on site.

You'll help create a safe and efficient environment by managing traffic flow, supporting site setup, and working closely with the team to maintain top safety standards.

This role is Night Shift usually hours worked between 7pm and 7am, Sunday to Thursday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and pack-down of traffic management sites
• Direct and manage the safe flow of vehicles and pedestrians
• Support temporary traffic management across a range of projects, following current codes of practice
• Communicate clearly with STMS and site crews to keep operations running smoothly
• Proactively identify hazards and take action to eliminate risks
• Maintain a strong focus on safety for yourself, your team, and the public

We're looking for someone with

• Full Class 1 Licence non negotiable
• Current TTM, TMO qualifications or a commitment to achieving qualifications
• Ideally Class 2 Licence
• A commitment to a career in Traffic Management
• Problem solver who thinks ahead about the next step
• Team player
• Wants to learn and build skills

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You'll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

About us

The Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is a collaborative partnership between NZ Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan, and WSP. Together, the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region. The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the region's road users and the Greater Wellington region network.