Traffic Management Operative

Higgins; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE gear provided

Fuel discounts

Monthly free pie & coffee

Job summary

Higgins is recruiting permanent full-time Traffic Management Operatives for its Green Team in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. You will be out on the road setting up traffic management sites, guiding traffic flow, and creating safe workspaces for crews and the public.

You will help pedestrians, answer resident inquiries, and represent Higgins with a professional, approachable manner. A safety-first mindset and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Traffic management experience or willingness to learn and be trained.
• NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1 required; Class 2 preferred.
• Strong safety focus for yourself and the public.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Set up traffic management sites and equipment.
• Control traffic flow to keep crews and road users safe.
• Create safe workspaces for colleagues and pedestrians.
• Respond to questions from local residents and represent Higgins professionally.

Skills

Traffic management

Willingness to learn

On-road safety

Teamwork

Education

NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1

Class 2 licence preferred

Job description

Description

The Green Team in Wairoa is looking for permanent full-time Traffic Management Operatives to join our Traffic Management division. This is a practical, hands-on role where you'll be out on the road helping keep our crews, road users, and local 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 respond to questions from local residents, representing Higgins in a professional and approachable way.What you'll bring to the role:

• Traffic Management experience, or a genuine willingness to learn and be trained
• TC qualification (Level 1 minimum) is desirable
• Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver's Licence
• Class 2 licence preferred, or willingness to obtain one
• A strong safety focus for yourself, your team, and the public
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• A team-focused attitude with good problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take part in an on-call roster

Why join the Green Team?

• Grow and develop in a supportive team who treat each other like Whānau
• Progress to STMS level - paid by us!
• Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses if required
• Brand new PPE gear (that's your own personal protective equipment)
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

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.We're with you on the road ahead Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match % of the requirements. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.