Traffic Manager

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful

We offer:

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • All the tools of trade you need to do your job
  • Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

  • Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We're searching for an exceptional organisational, customer focused Traffic Manager to join our Canterbury team based in Christchurch.


Using your proven leadership and mentoring skills, you'll provide your people with clear guidance, support and you'll ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers that includes various Downer departments and external clients.

Bringing all TTM aspects together under one banner to ensure we deliver for our customers and sustain profitable growth. This is a chance to make your mark and challenge the 'status quo'.

Day to day responsibilities include:

  • Management of employees including recruitment, training and wellbeing.
  • Managing the allocation of plant, technology and resources to maximise utilisation whilst reducing spend.
  • Promoting strong collaborative customer relationships through positive interactions and valueadd activities.
  • Ensuring sound financial and business practices are applied to all Traffic Management services.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills


You will draw down on your ability to engage and collaborate within TM and across multi-functional teams to ensure division-wide regional success.

As an experienced leader, with a solid understanding of Traffic Management principles and practices, you'll bring with you the following:

  • A proven track record in developing a culture that supports Zero Harm, encouraging and rewarding excellence
  • The ability to deal with unexpected events and make difficult decisions whilst providing direction to teams
  • An organised and systematic approach to the working environment with strong planning and analysis skills.
  • Experience working for both private and public sector clients
  • A comprehensive understanding of the CoPTTM / NZGTTM, and how this relates to our clients work activities.

We are growing our business through providing consistent services, encouraging excellence, delivering results and through developing inspirational leaders with our people and customers.

This role isn't for the faint hearted, but the rewards are there for the taking.

We are growing our business through providing consistent services, encouraging excellence, delivering results and through developing inspirational leaders with our people and customers.

This role isn't for the faint hearted, but the rewards are there for the taking.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply


We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment.

If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

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