Traffic Controller

Horizon Energy Group (HEG); Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-employment medical

Drug and alcohol-free workplace

Job summary

Horizon Energy Group (HEG) is seeking a Traffic Controller in Whakatāne to support safe delivery of electricity infrastructure works. You will set up and manage temporary traffic management systems, direct traffic and pedestrians, and communicate with crews to uphold safety and project delivery.

Applicants should have TM qualifications and experience in traffic management or civil construction, with a NZ driver’s licence; Class 2 is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management, civil construction, or a similar field environment.
• Hold a current TM Qualification (TTM Worker, TMO, STMS).
• Possess a NZ driver's licence; Class 2 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor and remove temporary traffic control sites and signage.
• Direct traffic and pedestrians safely around work sites.
• Communicate with field crews and supervisors via radio and verbal instructions.
• Complete site checks and ensure compliance with traffic management requirements.
• Participate in after-hours call-out roster when required.
• Maintain health, safety and customer service standards.

Skills

Traffic management experience

Safety-focused

Clear communication

Education

TM Qualification (TTM Worker, TMO, STMS)

Tools

NZ Driver's Licence (Class 2)

Job description

Horizon Energy Group (HEG) – Whakatane, North Island

Horizon Services Limited is a nationally recognised electricity infrastructure services company. Our team of highly skilled designers, engineers, and field service technicians deliver innovative and reliable solutions. These include the design and maintenance of underground and overhead electricity infrastructure, streetlighting, capital works and maintenance, asset management, and future energy and sustainability solutions. Horizon Services is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group of companies.

About the role:

This is an excellent opportunity to join Horizon Services Ltd as a Traffic Controller, supporting the safe delivery of electricity infrastructure and maintenance works across the region.

Working Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety of our crews, contractors and the public by setting up and managing temporary traffic management systems in accordance with approved plans and industry requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up, monitoring and removing temporary traffic control sites and signage
• Directing traffic and pedestrians safely around work sites using approved traffic control methods
• Monitoring site conditions and traffic flow to maintain public and worker safetyCommunicating effectively with field crews, supervisors and other stakeholders via radio and verbal instructions
• Completing site checks and ensuring compliance with traffic management requirements
• Participating in an after-hours call-out roster when required
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and customer service at all times
  

About you:

You are a reliable and safety-focused team player who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to successful project delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience working in traffic management, civil construction, or a similar field environment
• Hold a current TM Qualification (TTM Worker, TMO, STMS)
• Hold a current New Zealand driver's licence, with a Class 2 licence being an advantage
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety and safe work practices
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with crews, contractors and members of the public
• Be organised, dependable and able to follow procedures and work plans accurately
• Show initiative and a willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Be a team player who contributes positively to workplace culture and customer outcomes
• Be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  

This role would suit someone who takes pride in keeping people safe, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to be part of a supportive team backed by a trusted New Zealand company.

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: enjoy a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Join a trusted NZ company with 70+ years of industry experience
• Supportive team culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right
  

Our SWITCH Values:

We're after someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:

• Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future.
• Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results.
• Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done.
• Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.
• Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day.
• Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always.
  

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.