Construction trades

STMS

Higgins · 5001+ employees

Hawke's Bay4 days ago
Full time

What the role involves

  • Designing traffic plans
  • Coordinating crew tasks
  • Controlling road traffic

What they ask for

STMS with Cat A / Cat B practising warrant; proven experience in the traffic industry; Full Class 1 Licence; ability to work on call/night work

  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence
  • Manages people

About the job

Description

The Higgins Green Team in Wairoa has multiple permanent, full-time STMS opportunities available. Join our Traffic Management Crew and play a key role in delivering safe and efficient traffic management solutions across the region.

About The Role

In this role you will be leading a small crew you will oversee and execute temporary traffic management duties, safeguarding the public, site personnel, and traffic flow. You will enjoy a work schedule of at least 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 6am-6pm and have the flexibility to work additional hours/days as required.

  • Design, adjust, and implement traffic management plans
  • Ensure compliance with safety measures and TMPs
  • Coordinate and delegate tasks to crew members
  • Maintain accurate daily records and report incidents
  • Provide training and guidance to staff
  • Safely control traffic and maintain equipment

What You’ll Bring To The Role

  • A safety-first attitude – for yourself, your team, and the public
  • STMS with Cat A / Cat B practising warrant
  • Proven experience in the traffic industry
  • Experience leading a crew is desirable
  • Full Class 1 Licence is essential, Class 2 licence desirable
  • Ability to work on call / night work
  • A high level of physical fitness due to the physical nature of the role

Why Join the Green Team?

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
  • Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
  • KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
  • Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead

Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.