STMS Cat A/B Practicing

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

At Downer, we’re committed to delivering excellence by giving our people the tools, support and environment they need to succeed. When you join us, you’re joining a team that looks after its own.

• Full-time, permanent role with consistent hours
• Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects in your local community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership
• Strong safety-first culture (Zero Harm)
• Employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Site Traffic Management Specialist (STMS) to join our Rotokawa (Taupo) team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality Traffic Management solutions while supporting and developing their crew.

As an STMS, you'll play a key role in leading traffic management operations across Category A and B sites, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with NZGTTM requirements. You'll build strong relationships with clients and team members while championing a culture of Zero Harm.

Some of the things you'll be doing include:

• Leading and monitoring Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) sites
• Conducting daily crew briefings, tailgates, and safety discussions
• Ensuring Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) are implemented and maintained correctly
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing Traffic Management team members
• Building positive relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Reporting and managing hazards, incidents, and safety concerns
• Completing site documentation and ensuring compliance requirements are met
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service
• Working a mixture of day and night shifts, with weekend work available
• Supervise and mentor traffic crews, including TMOs, TTM Workers and other STMS team members.
• Ensure all HSE procedures are followed and promote safe use of tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Nga Pūkenga Matu | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Current STMS Category A/B Practising Qualification
• Full Class 2 Driver Licence
• Previous experience managing Traffic Management sites
• Strong knowledge of NZGTTM requirements and compliance standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience coaching and mentoring team members
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility
• A genuine commitment to Zero Harm and safe work practices
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, MyTTM systems

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you would be a great candidate for the role! Reference number: 735077

We don’t accept applications via email, but for any enquiries please email highvolumerecruitment@downer.co.nz

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

About Company

Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Company

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.