Site Traffic Management Specialist

5 days ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Rotorua Lakes Council Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Shape tomorrow in Rotorua: Your career starts here

Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngāwha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today

Kei ā koe te toki, kei ā koe te kuru, whaoa te anamata You have the chisel, you have the mallet Join us and carve the future today

Join a team that keeps Rotorua moving Rotorua Lakes Council is on the lookout for a passionate Site Traffic Management Specialist to help us deliver safe, efficient, and people-focused operations across our worksites and events. You'll play a vital role in planning, setting up, and monitoring temporary traffic management solutions that keep our roads safe and our community connected.

In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for implementing NZTA-compliant traffic management plans, ensuring all sites operate smoothly and safely. Every day will bring something new — from coordinating with contractors and council teams to monitoring sites, managing equipment, and responding to real-time changes. You'll take pride in protecting workers, road users, and the public, while helping maintain the flow of our vibrant city.

We're looking for someone with an STMS Certification (Category A/B or C), a full New Zealand driver's licence, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. You'll need a strong understanding of traffic safety, solid communication skills, and the motivation to uphold high standards of safety, care, and professionalism. Physical fitness and a hands-on attitude are key — every day you'll be out in the field ensuring things run safely and efficiently.

At Rotorua Lakes Council, we believe in working together as one community and one team. You'll join a workplace that values people first, promotes respect, helpfulness, engagement, inspiration, and innovation, and embraces a bicultural approach.

If you're passionate about making a difference, protecting public safety, and being part of a supportive and solution-focused team, this is your opportunity to create impact where it matters most. Join us in shaping safer journeys and stronger connections across Rotorua.

Apply today and help us keep Rotorua moving — safely, smoothly, and together.

Click this link to view the position description for this role

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

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