Traffic Incident Response Specialist

Fulton Hogan; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is seeking a Traffic Incident Responder to join the Wellington team. You will help keep road users moving safely through the State Highway Network by managing incidents and supporting emergency services. This role requires quick assessment, coordination with WTOC and after-hours on-call duties.

Hours are 5am–1.30pm, 1.30pm–10pm on weekdays with rotating Saturdays. The role involves live traffic management, incident debriefs, and general maintenance when

Qualifications

• STMS experience on high risk, high speed road environments preferred.
• Class 1 & 2 Full driver’s licence.
• Strong initiative and proactive mindset in a dynamic roading network.
• Professional communication with clients and the public.
• Risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
• First aid certificate.
• Traffic management experience.
• Incident response or emergency management experience a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and think innovatively.
• Leadership and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking reactive and programmed works and associated activities.
• Responding to incidents in a timely manner, providing support and assistance.
• Providing traffic management response at incident scenes.
• Coordination and management of incidents as required.
• Participating in incident debriefs to improve response.
• Completing reports and supporting accurate, consistent reporting.
• Ensuring plant and equipment is ready for mobilisation.
• Identifying training needs with the Manager.
• Ensuring safety of crew, emergency services and the public with TMP.
• Identifying hazards and reacting to ensure safety.
• Risk management and general road maintenance when not responding.

Skills

STMS experience

Initiative

Communication

Risk assessment

First aid

Traffic management

Leadership

Autonomy

Education

Driver's licence Class 1 & 2

Job description

The Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is seeking a Traffic Incident Responder to join the Wellington team. You will help keep road users moving safely through the State Highway Network by managing incidents and supporting emergency services. This role requires quick assessment, coordination with WTOC and after-hours on-call duties.

Hours are 5am–1.30pm, 1.30pm–10pm on weekdays with rotating Saturdays. The role involves live traffic management, incident debriefs, and general maintenance when