Traffic Services Manager

We are looking for a Traffic Services Manager to join our busy team in New Plymouth. Using your strong leadership and mentoring skills, you’ll provide our traffic management teams with guidance, support and ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers both externally and internally.

**Te **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

You will be responsible for effectively and efficiently managing our Traffic Management business. Covering everything from operational and financial performance as well as providing leadership and direction to the TTM teams. Your initial focus will be around bedding down and supporting a team who has gone through significant change in the past 12 months.

You’ll also build on our capability and capacity around our ability to self-perform along with building a network of strong relationships internally and externally within the region.

Along with managing a team and operation of this size and scale, you will also:

- Ensure sound financial and business practices are applied to all Traffic Management services
- Allocate, monitor and manage resources (people and plant) to deliver a consistent product to our clientsPromote strong collaborative customer relationships with positive interactions and value adding activities

You will draw on your collaborative approach to working within and across multi-functional teams from different parts of the business to ensure the regional success.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

As an experienced leader, you’ll bring with you the following:

- A continual improvement mind-set and be comfortable at challenging ‘business as usual’. You’ll lift the bar and setting the standards for a high performing culture
- The ability to foster a strong team culture and sense of belonging driven from a values base
- Strong financial literacy and knowledge - you’ll know the difference between debits, credits and what side of the P&L they should sit on
- A proven track record in developing a culture that supports SQE management, encouraging and rewarding excellence
- The ability to deal with unexpected events, make decisions in a fast-moving environment and provide direction to work teamsGood verbal and written communication skills

This role isn’t for the feint hearted, but the rewards are there for the reaping.

A role with us can enable you to develop and enhance your skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment. We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation.

**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:

- Company vehicle and work phone included
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
- Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefits here

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

**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.