




Summary: This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient management of traffic operations, protecting roads and crews as part of a long-term maintenance and improvement contract. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for upskilling and gaining further licenses 2. Supportive team environment that treats each other like whanau 3. Join a company focused on safety, quality, and sustainability Higgins Bay of Plenty has secured an exciting new contract - NZTA's Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC) for the region. Our team is growing, and we're looking for an STMS to join our Cyclic Crew based in Tauranga. This long-term contract focuses on the safe, reliable, and sustainable delivery of maintenance, renewals, and safety improvements across the network. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient management of traffic operations, keeping our roads and crews protected. Come join the Green Team: * Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week * Permanent long-term secured work until minimum 2035 * Upskill and gain further licences if required * Supportive team that treats each other like whanau * Access to educational funds for you and your children * Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children * Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee * Market-leading parental leave policy What you'll bring to the role: * STMS Qualification with Category A and B practising * Full Class 2 Driver's license required * A safety-first attitude - for yourself, your team and the public * Sound verbal and written communication skills * Proven experience in the traffic industry * A high level of physical fitness due to the physical nature of the role * Flexibility to work days, nights, and participate in an on-call roster * Familiarity with RAMM is beneficial * Reliable, honest, and a good team player 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. Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check - you'll need to be fit for work! 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.


