Traffic Management Lead - Auckland

Posted Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 10:00 am Protecting the health of our water. We believe that’s worth caring about. About Us At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it. So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for. About the job We’re looking for an experienced Traffic Management Lead to join our team in Auckland . As our Traffic Management Lead, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and planning traffic management activities for both reactive and scheduled works. Working alongside operational teams, you’ll ensure work is planned efficiently, resources are available, approvals are in place and traffic management services are delivered safely and to a high standard. The role involves Planning & coordinating traffic management activities across multiple work sites. Designing and reviewing traffic management plans Coordinating Road Controlling Authority (RCA) approvals and communications Leading day to day planning, scheduling, and dispatch of work crews Managing the traffic management work programme and booking incoming work Supporting the transition to the Risk-Based Approach (RBA) model Building strong relationships with the public and stakeholders What you’ll need Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. 2-5 years’ experience in traffic management or similar operational roles. Strong knowledge of NZGTTM, CoPTTM and the Risk-Based Approach (RBA) Excellent planning, communication and coordination skills Confidence working with diverse teams and engaging with the public. A full class 1 driver’s license. Committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing. If you have any further questions, please email [email protected] Benefits and culture At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes . We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong : Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme. Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun. Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST . Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program : We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start. Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers. Find out more Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit our News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities. We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company. #J-18808-Ljbffr