Traffic Management Supervisor - Southland
Downer · Invercargill
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:
Competitive salary package
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Traffic Management Supervisor to join our team and take ownership of the day-to-day coordination and delivery of traffic management operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for supporting crews in the field, ensuring work is delivered safely and effectively, and maintaining high standards of compliance and quality across multiple sites.
As a Traffic Management Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our traffic management operations run smoothly each day. You’ll coordinate crews, allocate resources, oversee site performance, and work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule.
You’ll spend time both in the office and out in the field, providing guidance to crews, conducting site visits, and helping solve challenges as they arise. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in the operational side of the business and leading by example.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading and supporting Traffic Management crews to deliver safe, productive, and compliant work
Coordinating daily traffic management activities to meet operational programmes and customer requirements
Conducting regular site visits to monitor safety, compliance, quality, and performance
Ensuring all work is completed in line with approved Traffic Management Plans and NZGTTM requirements
Promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging best practice across all teams
Leading toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and site briefings
Monitoring traffic management equipment and vehicles to ensure they remain operational and fit for purpose
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will be a hands-on supervisor who can coordinate crews, manage plant and resources, and deliver high quality outcomes while championing a strong safety-first culture.
Ideally, you’ll have:
Previous experience in Traffic Management supervisory or leadership position
Strong knowledge of traffic management practices, NZGTTM requirements, and site compliance
Proven experience managing and coordinating field crews
Current STMS qualification would be beneficial
Relevant traffic management industry certifications
Experience using MYTTM or similar resource planning systems
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
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 737988
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.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Seeking an experienced TTM Supervisor to lead our Invercargill crew