




Summary: This role involves leading on-site traffic management, coordinating crews, ensuring public safety, and managing compliance for various civil and infrastructure projects. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to run the show on site for traffic management 2. Consistent hours and varied work across multiple client types 3. Support from a leading recruitment team for ongoing progression STMS A/B Practising – Waikato Tradestaff is on the lookout for experienced STMS A/B Practising operators ready to step into solid, ongoing work across the Waikato. We partner with a wide range of clients across civil, roading, infrastructure, subdivisions, event traffic management and emergency response works. That means variety, consistent hours, and the chance to land on a site that suits your style. You’ll be the one running the show on site when it comes to traffic management, keeping your crew organised, the public safe, and everything moving as it should. What you’ll be doing: - Planning, setting up, and adjusting Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) - Making sure all works are compliant with current standards and site requirements - Leading from the front, coordinating crews and delegating tasks clearly - Managing site safety for workers, road users, and pedestrians - Completing daily reports and handling any incidents professionally - Overseeing equipment use and ensuring everything is maintained and fit for purpose What you’ll bring: - Current STMS Cat A / Cat B Practising Warrant - Strong background in traffic management across varied sites - Confidence leading crews and making decisions on the go - Full Class 1 Licence (Class 2 is a bonus) - Flexibility for on-call work and night shifts when required - Good level of fitness, this is a hands-on role - A proper safety-first mindset, no shortcuts What’s on offer: - $30 to $37 per hour depending on experience, site, and project - Additional allowances and higher rates for night work where applicable - Ongoing opportunities across multiple clients and projects - Support from the Tradestaff team to keep you working and progressing If you’re a capable STMS who knows how to run a tidy, safe site and wants consistent work with decent crews, Tradestaff can line something up that fits. Ready to go? Apply now with your CV and references, or get in touch with the Tradestaff team today. About Tradestaff Tradestaff is one of New Zealand’s leading recruitment agencies for the construction, engineering, and trades sectors. With over 30 years of experience connecting skilled workers with great employers, we’re proud to support worksites across the country. Why work with Tradestaff? We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.


