Traffic Management Operator

Veolia; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Overtime pay

On-call allowance

Meal allowance

Team environment

Local business perks

Gym discounts

Social club

Career growth

Stable employment

EAP support

Job summary

Veolia Australia and New Zealand is seeking a Traffic Management Operator (TMO) to join our Queenstown team in Otago, NZ. You will coordinate and deliver traffic management programmes across local roads and state highways, supporting CCTV and jetting operations while prioritising safety and client requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised TMO qualification, has 1–2 years’ experience in traffic management, and understands NZ rules for local councils and state highways.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Traffic Management Operator (TMO) qualification.
• 1–2 years’ experience in traffic management operations.
• Understanding NZ traffic management requirements for local councils and state highways.
• Experience in client-facing service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver traffic management programmes for CCTV, jetting and other works.
• Coordinate schedules to maximise equipment and resources.
• Allocate assets with the Team Leader to meet deadlines.
• Ensure safety, health, environment and quality requirements on all works.
• Provide professional, customer-focused service to clients.

Skills

Traffic management

Communication

Autonomy

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

TMO qualification

Tools

Traffic management tools

Job description

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking an experienced Traffic Management Operator (TMO) to join our team in Queenstown.

In this role, you will deliver traffic management activities for reactive and programmed works across the region, supporting CCTV and jetting operations. Working closely with the Traffic Management Coordinator and Traffic Management Team Leader, you will help ensure traffic management activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the required industry standards.

What's on offer

• Permanent poostion 40h a week full time
• Time and a half after 8 hours daily/ 40 hours weekly
• On call allowances, where applicable,
• Meal allowances, where applicable,
• A great team focused working environment
• Employee benefits at local businesses,
• Reduced gym membership fees,
• Employee social club,
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering traffic management programmes that support Veolia’s operational teams and meet client and contractual requirements across local roads and state highways.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering traffic management programmes for CCTV, jetting and other operational works.
• Coordinating schedules to maximise equipment and resource utilisation and minimise downtime.
• Liaising with the Traffic Management Coordinator and Team Leader to allocate assets and resources effectively.
• Ensuring traffic management requirements are met in a timely manner across the operational programme.
• Communicating with internal teams to align schedules and support cross-departmental coordination.
• Monitoring programme performance and identifying opportunities to improve scheduling, resource allocation and technical delivery.
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Veolia’s safety, health, environmental and quality requirements.
• Providing a professional, customer-focused service when working with clients and stakeholders.
• Working occasional night shifts when required to meet network operational needs.

What you'll need to be successful

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Traffic Management Operator (TMO) qualification.
• 1–2 years’ experience in traffic management operations.
• An understanding of New Zealand traffic management requirements for local councils.
• An understanding of traffic management requirements for state highways and relevant governing bodies.
• Experience delivering traffic management services in a client or customer-facing environment.
• The ability to learn and adapt to changing traffic management requirements.
• The ability to safely use traffic management tools and equipment.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to use your own judgement and work with a high degree of autonomy.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to getting the job done.
• A strong focus on quality, safety and customer service.
• The flexibility to work occasional night shifts.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Traffic Management Operator • Queenstown, Otago, NZ