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Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS)

2 Oct 2025

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

 

Te Tūranga | About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced and passionate STMS to come on board our new TM operation.

As a City Ops STMS, you must be deeply committed to safety—your own, your team’s, and the public’s. Our TM team is unlike any other as at times, yourself and your TC/ TMO’s may provide support to other City Ops teams, this may include gardening, mowing, weed whacking and other tasks. It’s all about being flexible and collaborative so the entire City Ops team delivers what they need to!

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Set up, manage, and supervise temporary traffic management sites (supporting our roadside mowing and horticulture crews)

· Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, CoPTTM/ NZGTTM and crew requirements.

· Accurately complete site documentation, reports, and hazard assessments.

· Respond effectively to any incidents or changes in traffic conditions.

· Core hours of operation are: 6am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday. Working a minimum of 40 hours per week, however flexibility is a must between 5am and 8pm as there is often work that falls out of the core hours. Weekend work may also be required/available.

· Collaborate with other teams to provide additional work force at times.

 

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

· An absolute passion for safety and minimising risk

· Relevant experience of 2-3 years as an STMS.

· Valid STMS (A/ B practicing qualification)

· Full, clean NZ Driver’s Licence Class 2.

· Excellent communication and leadership skills, proven success leading an effective, efficient and safe team.

· Solid tech skills (mobile phone/ ipad/ computer, apps, Microsoft office ).

· Reliable and well-organised.

 

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

For more information, please contact Tarsh Huriwaka at tarsh.huriwaka@tauranga.govt.nz 

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email.

 

Applications will close Friday 17th October 

 

Please note:

· As part of Tauranga City Councils commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen. We also have a random D&A program.

· We are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.

· Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy.

Job Description: Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS)

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