Traffic Controller & Truck Driver

Ventia; Moonshine Valley; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia in Wellington is seeking a reliable Class 2 Truck Driver and Traffic Controller to join our Transport team. You will drive Class 2 vehicles, assist with traffic management, and support site operations to keep essential infrastructure moving.

The role suits hands-on individuals who value safety, teamwork and outdoor work, with responsibilities ranging from vehicle inspections to setting up traffic control measures and assisting with labour tasks on diverse project sites.

Qualifications

• Full NZ Class 2 Driver Licence required.
• Traffic Management or Traffic Control Qualification required.
• Experience in road maintenance, civil construction, transport or traffic management.
• Committed to health, safety and quality.
• Strong communication and a positive team attitude.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to perform physical labour as part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 2 vehicles and support traffic management activities.
• Install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management measures.
• Manage traffic flow and ensure public and crew safety.
• Complete site set-up and pack-down activities.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance.
• Support emergency response and call-out work when required.
• Collaborate with the wider crew for safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety-conscious

Outdoor work

Education

NZ Class 2 Driver Licence

Traffic Management Qualification

Tools

Traffic management equipment

Vehicle inspection basics

Job description

At Ventia, we’re proud to keep New Zealand moving. We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Class 2 Truck Driver and Traffic Controller to join our Transport team in Wellington. If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work, operating equipment, and being part of a supportive crew that delivers essential infrastructure services, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on offer

• Stable, full-time work with a leading infrastructure services provider
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills
• Diverse role combining driving, traffic management, and site-based work

About The Role

As a Class 2 Truck Driver and Traffic Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe movement of road users and workers across a range of transport and maintenance projects. No two days are the same, with responsibilities spanning traffic management, truck operation, site set-up, labouring duties and traffic control activities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Operating Class 2 vehicles and supporting traffic management activities
• Installing, maintaining and removing temporary traffic management systems
• Managing traffic flow and ensuring public and crew safety
• Completing site set-up and pack-down activities
• Conducting routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance
• Supporting emergency response and call-out work when required
• Working closely with the wider crew to deliver safe and efficient operations

About You

• Full NZ Class 2 Driver Licence
• Traffic Management or Traffic Control Qualification
• Experience in road maintenance, civil construction, transport or traffic management
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
• Great communication skills and a positive team attitude
• The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• A willingness to get involved with physical labouring tasks as part of the team

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168907