Traffic Management Operative

Fletcher Building Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution up to

Progress to STMS level – paid by us!

Upskill and gain further licenses

Competitive hourly rate + 40 hours per

Retail discounts for you and family

Fuel discounts + monthly free pie and

Job summary

Higgins’ Green Team, based at Morrinsville, is seeking a permanent full-time Traffic Management Operative. You’ll be out on the road helping keep crews, road users and communities safe, setting up sites, controlling traffic, and creating safe work areas for colleagues.

You’ll support pedestrians, respond to local residents and represent Higgins with a safety-first mindset. Opportunities to upskill and progress to STMS are on offer.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Set up traffic management sites and control traffic flow.
• Create safe workspaces for colleagues and assist pedestrians.
• Represent Higgins in a positive and professional way on site.

Skills

Traffic management experience

TC Qualification (Level 1)

NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1

Class 2 licence preferred

Safety-first mindset

Reliable and punctual

Physically fit for outdoors

Team player and problem solving

Education

NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1

TC Qualification (Unit standards 31958/31960)

Job description

The Green Team at our depot in Morrinsville 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

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!

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