Traffic Management Operative - - 42417 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The Green Team at our branch in Mount Maunganui is looking for a permanent full time Traffic Management Operative to join the Traffic Management division.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be out on the road helping keep our crews, road users, and communities safe. You’ll assist with setting up traffic management sites, controlling traffic flow, and creating safe workspaces for your colleagues. You’ll also support pedestrians and answer questions from local residents, representing Higgins in a positive and professional way.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Traffic Management experience or willingness to learn and be trained
TC Qualification (Level 1 minimum) is desirable
Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence Class 1
Class 2 licence preferred or willingness to obtain one
A safety-first mindset – for yourself, your team and the public
Reliable, punctual, and motivated
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
A team player with good problem‑solving skills

Come & join the Green Team:

Grow and develop in a supportive team who treat each other like Whānau
Progress to STMS level – paid by us!
Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses if required
Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)
Awesome benefits for you and your family to enjoy
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

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.