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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Hawke's Bay
Job Reference
42824
Posted Date
27-Mar-2026
Closing Date
27-Apr-2026

Description

STMS – NOC Team – Napier

Join the Higgins Green Team in Napier as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) within our Networks Outcomes Contract (NOC) - a role that offers variety, teamwork, and development opportunities beyond standard traffic management.

About the Role

This STMS position is more hands-on and team-focused than traditional STMS roles. You’ll work closely with the Leading Hand and be an integral part of the crew, contributing to a wide range of tasks:

  • Follow direction from the Leading Hand
  • Assist with labouring duties: cleaning signs, fixing potholes, responding to emergency events (e.g., road closures)
  • Rather than run the team, they will need to be in the team - and a great team player
  • Complete daily paperwork: pre-starts and on-foot risk assessments
  • Participate on call for a week, on a fortnightly roster. (Friday-Friday)
  • NOC is closer to a standard 40-hour week than Traffic which can run up to 60 hours per week in season (apart from the on call of course)

Growth & Development

This role is ideal for a mid-level STMS seeking a better work-life balance or a chance to broaden their skill set. NOC offers greater development pathways than Traffic, including:
  • Class 2 licence
  • WTR endorsements
  • Chainsaw operation
  • Highways certification
  • Connexis civil construction training

Entry-level candidates with a great attitude are also encouraged to apply - we’re open to nurturing new talent!

What You’ll Bring

  • STMS Cat A/B practising warrant
  • Full Class 1 licence (Class 2 desirable)
  • Traffic management experience
  • Willingness to labour and learn
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Physically fit and safety-focused

Why Higgins?

  • Competitive hourly rate 
  • Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week 
  • KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%  
  • Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses 
  • Great benefits for you and your family to enjoy
  • Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

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.

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