Description
Summary:
Seeking an experienced STMS to manage and deliver temporary traffic management across active civil sites within established civil teams.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to work with well-established civil contractors
2. Real opportunity to grow within civil operations
3. Stable, long-term project exposure
* $30-$35 pr hour + 8% Holiday pay
* Full Time, On-Going Work
* Immediate starts avaliable!
We're on the lookout for an experienced STMS to join civil crews delivering a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects across the Waikato.
This isn't a stand-alone traffic role, you'll be embedded within established civil teams, working alongside drainage, roading, and earthworks crews to ensure traffic management is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
About the Role
You'll take full ownership of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) across active civil sites, including road reconstruction, subdivisions, drainage works, and wider infrastructure upgrades.
This is a hands-on, site-based position where you'll be actively involved with the crew, not just setting out cones.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and deliver STMS duties across multiple civil projects
* Implement and oversee approved TMPs
* Coordinate closely with Site Managers, Foremen, and Engineers
* Lead toolbox talks and daily traffic briefings
* Ensure full compliance with CoPTTM / NZTA standards
* Complete site audits, reports, and documentation
* Support crews on the ground where required
What We're Looking For
* Current Practising STMS Licence (Level 1,CAT A/B - required, Level 2/3 , CAT C - highly regarded)
* Proven experience working on civil construction sites
* Confidence working alongside drainage, roading, and earthworks teams
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* Full Class 1 licence (Class 2 advantageous)
* Reliable, proactive, and safety-focused
What's On Offer
* $30 - $35 per hour + 8% holiday pay (depending on experience and licence level)
* Ongoing work across a strong pipeline of Waikato projects
* Opportunity to work with well-established civil contractors
* Stable, long-term project exposure
* Real opportunity to grow within civil operations
Apply Now
If you're an STMS who enjoys being part of a crew and taking real ownership of site safety, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Please Note:
To be considered, you must:
* Hold a current practising STMS licence
* Have valid New Zealand working rights
* Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
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