Traffic Management (TM) Planner & Coordinator

Alpine Energy; Timaru; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Medical insurance

On-site health support

Social events

Timaru office with views

Job summary

Alpine Energy in Timaru is seeking a Traffic Management Planner & Coordinator to support safe, compliant, and efficient work delivery across the network. You will develop TMPs, coordinate CARs, and liaise with councils and contractors to keep maintenance, capital works, and fault response on track.

The role requires TTMP/STMS qualifications or equivalent experience, strong communication, and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Practising TTMP and/or Practising STMS qualifications or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of temporary traffic management principles, legislation, and New Zealand industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Developing and preparing TMPs, CARs, and supporting documentation per NZGTTM and RCA standards.
• Coordinating approvals, permits, and traffic management activities to support delivery schedules.
• Building relationships with Councils, authorities, contractors, and internal teams for safe outcomes.

Skills

TTMP knowledge

STMS knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Education

Practising TTMP/STMS qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Traffic Management (TM) Planner & Coordinator

We own and operate the electricity distribution network that provides South Cantabrians with power. We are proud to be community-owned and connect over 34,000 customers throughout the region.

At Alpine Energy, our people sit at the centre of everything we do. Our Culture Commitment guides how we work together so every person feels safe, optimistic, energised, involved, and appreciated. We empower each other with trust and respect, take ownership of our words and actions, and act with integrity. By living these behaviours every day, we stay connected as one team and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are considered an essential lifeline service, playing a significant role in our community, contributing to the growth and prosperity of South Canterbury and New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

We are in a period of substantial investment and with that comes exciting career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high performing team.

The role

Join Alpine in this newly created role as a Traffic Management Planner & Coordinator. You'll play a key role in supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of work across our network. From developing Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and coordinating approvals to working with councils, contractors, and internal teams, your work will help ensure our maintenance, capital works, and fault response programmes can be delivered safely and on time.

As our TM Planner and Coordinator for our Works Delivery team, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and preparing site-specific Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), Corridor Access Requests (CARs), and supporting documentation in line with NZGTTM requirements and Road Controlling Authority standards.
• Coordinating approvals, permits, and traffic management activities through our systems, while managing workflow priorities to support operational and project delivery schedules.
• Building strong relationships with Councils, Road Controlling Authorities, Contractors, and internal stakeholders while providing technical guidance, supporting continuous improvement, and helping deliver safe, compliant, and effective traffic management outcomes.

What you’ll need

• Practising TTMP and/or Practising STMS qualifications or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of temporary traffic management principles, legislation, and New Zealand industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,high attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant planning systems
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, roading, or traffic management environments, including familiarity with RCA approval processes and planning systems

What we offer

At Alpine we focus on creating a place where people genuinely want to come to work.

This shows up in the day-to-day. It’s practical wellbeing support that works for you, flexibility where it makes sense, and recognition that feels real. From an annual wellbeing allowance to medical insurance, on-site health support, and regular social events, our benefits are designed with you in mind; focused on making a real difference.

Our Timaru office helps too. With panoramic views, great coffee, fresh fruit, and spaces designed for both focus and connection, it’s an environment that supports how you work best.

You’ll also experience a strong health and safety culture, ongoing development opportunities, and a team that takes pride in supporting each other and the wider community.

If you’re curious about everything we offer, we’re always happy to talk through it during the recruitment process.