Traffic Management Operative

Fletcher Building Limited; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week guaranteed

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

Progress to STMS level — paid by us

Upskilling and new licenses

Retail discounts

Fuel discounts with monthly pie and 咖啡

Job summary

Higgins’ Green Team in Hamilton is seeking a permanent full-time Traffic Management Operative to support road safety and courier crews on site. You’ll set up traffic controls, manage traffic flow, and create safe workspaces while assisting pedestrians and local residents with questions.

You’ll work with a team that values safety, reliability and professional conduct, with opportunities to progress and gain further licenses.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management or willingness to learn and be trained.
• Must hold TC Qualification Level 1 or be willing to obtain it.
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1; Class 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up traffic management sites to ensure safety on site.
• Control traffic flow and create safe workspaces for crews.
• Support pedestrians and answer questions from local residents.
• Represent Higgins in a positive and professional way.

Skills

Traffic management

Safety mindset

Punctual

Team player

Problem solving

Education

TC Qualification (Level 1)

NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1

Class 2 licence preferred

Job description

The Green Team at our branch in Hamilton is looking for a permanent full time Traffic Management Operative to join the Traffic Management division.

In this hands on role, you’ll be out on the road helping keep our crews, road users, and communities safe. You’ll assist with setting up traffic management sites, controlling traffic flow, and creating safe workspaces for your colleagues. You’ll also support pedestrians and answer questions from local residents, representing Higgins in a positive and professional way.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Traffic Management experience or willingness to learn and be trained
• TC Qualification (Level 1 minimum) – Unit standard 31958 and or 31960
• Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence Class 1
• Class 2 licence preferred or willingness to obtain one
• A safety-first mindset – for yourself, your team and the public
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• A team player with good problem solving skills

Come & join the Green Team:

• Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Progress to STMS level – paid by us!
• Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses
• Retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

We're with you on the road ahead

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!