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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Wellington
Job Reference
43737
Posted Date
15-Jun-2026
Closing Date
15-Jul-2026

Description

TTM Supervisor – Wellington (Te Awa Kairangi Project)

Higgins Wellington is looking for an experienced and motivated TTM Supervisor to join our Traffic Team. This role will be project based on the Te Awa Kairangi project, supporting one of the region’s most significant infrastructure programmes. We will be putting together a dedicated project specific structure for this role as part of the wider delivery team.

If you have strong traffic management experience, proven supervisory capability, and enjoy leading teams to deliver safe, efficient and well organised operations, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a major project with long term stability.

What you’ll be doing
  • Coordinating daily traffic management activities to meet programme and resource requirements 
  • Liaising with Supervisors and Project Engineers to ensure crews are fully briefed and equipped 
  • Managing the traffic diary and keeping management informed of upcoming work and opportunities 
  • Ensuring TMPs, TMDs and all site documentation are accurate, up to date and compliant 
  • Submitting and tracking TMP approvals to meet OPM requirements 
  • Conducting site audits to ensure correct set ups, documentation and safety standards 
  • Coaching and upskilling traffic teams, including labour hire and trainees 
  • Maintaining traffic stock, equipment and yard organisation 
  • Leading toolbox meetings and promoting a strong safety culture 
  • Addressing performance or behavioural issues promptly and constructively 
  • Ensuring all paperwork, timesheets and purchase records are completed accurately and on time 
  • Supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality and operational efficiency

What you’ll bring
  • STMS Level 1 (essential) 
  • Class 2 licence (essential) 
  • Construct Safe Tier 1 and Site Safe Civil Passport 
  • Solid TTM experience with supervisory exposure 
  • Strong working knowledge of NZGTTM 
  • Ability to prepare Traffic Management Diagrams (TMDs) 
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in traffic management or civil construction 
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate teams 
  • High commitment to health, safety and compliance 
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail 
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills 
  • STMS L2/3 Practising, NZTA TTM Worker or Mentor qualifications (desirable)

Come join the Green Team
  • Competitive salary 
  • Permanent, full-time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week 
  • KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4% 
  • Opportunities to upskill and gain further training or qualifications 
  • Great benefits for you and your family 
  • Retail discounts available

About Higgins

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. We offer a great working environment, competitive pay, 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 and a health check.

We’re with you on the road ahead – Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.

We are actively recruiting for this role and encourage early applications. Applications are reviewed regularly and the advertisement may be removed before the closing date.