Traffic Management - STMS

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ is seeking experienced Traffic Management professionals for civil and infrastructure projects in Wellington and the Manawatu District, North Island. Roles involve hands-on site delivery, ensuring safe and compliant traffic management across active worksites.

We offer ongoing work with reputable contractors, opportunities across roading and infrastructure projects, and a strong project pipeline.

Qualifications

• TC, TMO, or STMS qualifications required or preferred.
• Experience working in traffic management environments.
• Experience with TMPs is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of site safety and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work across civil and infrastructure projects.
• Reliable, safety-focused and able to work well in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Running traffic management sites safely and efficiently.
• Implementing and maintaining TMPs on active worksites.
• Coordinating with civil crews and contractors on site.
• Ensuring full compliance with NZTA standards and site requirements.
• Managing traffic flow, signage, and temporary traffic management setups.
• Supporting safe delivery across multiple project environments.

Skills

Traffic management qualification

Experience in TM environments

TMPs knowledge

Site safety & compliance

Civil & infrastructure cross-work

Reliable & team-oriented

Job description

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Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Manawatu District, North Island

Full time

We are currently seeking experienced Traffic Management professionals across multiple levels to join leading civil and infrastructure projects throughout Wellington. These roles focus on hands-on site delivery, supporting safe and efficient traffic management across a variety of active worksites.

You’ll be working with well-established civil contractors and infrastructure providers, helping deliver projects safely while maintaining compliance with NZTA standards.

What’s on offer

• $25–$28/hr (TC / TMO roles)
• $30–$38/hr (STMS roles)
• Ongoing work across civil and infrastructure projects
• Variety across roading, infrastructure, and civil construction environments
• Opportunity to work with reputable, established contractors
• Strong pipeline of varied projects across Christchurch

Key responsibilities

Traffic Management / Site Delivery roles

• Running traffic management sites safely and efficiently
• Implementing and maintaining TMPs on active worksites
• Coordinating with civil crews and contractors on site
• Ensuring full compliance with NZTA standards and site requirements
• Managing traffic flow, signage, and temporary traffic management setups
• Supporting safe delivery across multiple project environments

STMS roles

• Leading traffic management operations on site
• Managing crews and ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently
• Reviewing and implementing TMP requirements
• Monitoring compliance and adjusting traffic controls where required
• Maintaining strong communication with site teams and stakeholders

What we’re looking for

• Relevant Traffic Management qualifications (TC, TMO, STMS)
• Experience working within traffic management environments
• Experience with TMPs is highly valued
• Strong understanding of site safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to work effectively across civil and infrastructure projects
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work well in team environments