Skip to content

General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Manawatu-Whanganui
Job Reference
43924
Posted Date
07-Jul-2026
Closing Date
06-Aug-2026

Description

The Higgins Green Team in Manawatu Region are looking for a permanent full-time STMS to join the Traffic Management Crew.
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


About Us
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