TTM Supervisor

Higgins; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

KiwiSaver

Staff discounts

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced TTM Supervisor to join our Traffic Team in New Zealand. You will lead and develop traffic management crews across civil construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

You’ll coordinate daily activities, review documentation such as TMPs and TMDs, deliver toolbox talks, and uphold health and safety standards while driving continuous improvement and cost management for the traffic division.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in traffic management or civil construction
• Proven supervisory capability and leadership
• STMS Level 1 qualification is essential
• Strong knowledge of NZGTTM
• Ability to prepare Traffic Management Diagrams (TMDs)
• Excellent communication and safety focus
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• NZTA TTM Worker or Mentor qualifications desirable

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily traffic management activities to meet programme and resource requirements
• Brief and equip crews with Supervisors, Project Engineers & Managers
• Manage the traffic diary and keep management informed of upcoming work
• Ensure TMPs, TMDs and site documentation are accurate, up to date and compliant
• Submit and track TMP approvals to meet client and road controlling authority requirements
• Conduct site audits to ensure correct set-ups, documentation, and safety standards
• Coach and upskill traffic teams, including labour hire staff and trainees
• Maintain traffic stock, equipment, and yard organisation
• Lead toolbox meetings and promote a strong safety culture
• Address performance or behavioural issues promptly and constructively
• Ensure all paperwork, timesheets and purchase records are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational efficiency
• Responsible for the cost and revenue for the traffic division

Skills

STMS Level 1

Team leadership

NZGTTM knowledge

Traffic management

TMD preparation

Safety compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Coaching juniors

Education

STMS Level 1

Construct Safe Tier 1

Site Safe Civil Passport

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Higgins Wairarapa is looking for an experienced and motivated TTM Supervisor to join our Traffic Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong traffic management experience and proven leadership capability to play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant traffic management services across a variety of civil construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects throughout the Wairarapa region. If you enjoy leading teams, building capability and ensuring high-quality traffic management outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinating daily traffic management activities to meet programme and resource requirements
• Liaising with Supervisors, Project Engineers & Managers to ensure crews are fully briefed and equipped
• Managing the traffic diary and keeping management informed of upcoming work and opportunities
• Ensuring TMPs, TMDs and all site documentation are accurate, up to date and compliant
• Submitting and tracking TMP approvals to meet client and road controlling authority requirements
• Conducting site audits to ensure correct set‑ups, documentation, and safety standards
• Coaching and upskilling traffic teams, including labour hire staff and trainees
• Maintaining traffic stock, equipment, and yard organisation
• Leading toolbox meetings and promoting a strong safety culture
• Addressing performance or behavioural issues promptly and constructively
• Ensuring all paperwork, timesheets and purchase records are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational efficiency
• Responsible for the cost and revenue for the traffic division

What You’ll Bring

• STMS Level 1 qualification (essential)
• Construct Safe Tier 1 and Site Safe Civil Passport
• Solid TTM experience with supervisory exposure
• Strong working knowledge of NZGTTM
• Ability to prepare Traffic Management Diagrams (TMDs)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in traffic management or civil construction
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate teams
• High commitment to health, safety and compliance
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• STMS L2/3 Practising, NZTA TTM Worker or Mentor qualifications (desirable)

Come join the Green Team

• Competitive salary
• Permanent, full-time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Opportunities to upskill and gain further training or qualifications
• Great benefits for you and your family
• Retail discounts available
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for career development

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do. We offer a great working environment, competitive pay, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants. As part of our Wairarapa team, you’ll contribute to delivering vital infrastructure and maintenance works that keep local communities connected and moving safely. We’re with you on the road ahead – Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a health assessment.

Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups don’t always apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. We value diversity and are proud of the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives our people bring t o Higgins.