Traffic Management Operative

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) – Unit standard 31958 and or 31960 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 Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4% Progress to STMS level – paid by us! Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses Retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee About Higgins 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. Drug-Free Workplace 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 Diversity and Inclusion 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr