Transportation Jobs in Palmerston North City, New Zealand (Now Hiring) — 9 open

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an STMS to join our Traffic team in Palmerston North. You’ll lead temporary traffic management across a range of worksites, helping keep our people, customers and road users safe while delivering Good Work every day.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be out on site leading from the front, backing your crew and making sure traffic management is set up right, adjusted when needed, and packed down safely. We’re flat, friendly and low ego here, so you’ll work side by side with the team, bring solid judgement, and switch on when it counts.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead and supervise temporary traffic management across various worksites in line with approved plans, permit conditions and company procedures.

• Oversee the safe set-up, maintenance, adjustment and pack-down of traffic management equipment and controls.

• Monitor site conditions, identify hazards, and respond to changes that could affect safety or traffic flow.

• Communicate clearly with crews, subcontractors, clients and other stakeholders to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

• Provide leadership on site, maintain required records, and stop work or escalate issues where unsafe conditions create risk.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Current STMS Cat A/B/C qualification and proven STMS experience.

• A current Class 2 Full Driver Licence.

• Strong traffic management knowledge, with confidence leading crews and making sound decisions on site.

• A strong focus on safety, quality and doing the job right, especially when the pressure comes on.

• A reliable, team-focused approach and the ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role, including working outdoors and around live traffic.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance after the eligibility period.

• Life insurance.

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.

• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re not big on red tape or big egos. We back our people, value good ideas wherever they come from, and take the work seriously, not ourselves.

Across New Zealand and Australia, we design, build, operate and maintain the infrastructure that connects communities. In Palmerston North, you’ll be part of a team doing work that matters and a business that expects a lot, backs its people, and knows how to have a laugh along the way.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re an experienced STMS who values safety, backs their team and wants to do Good Work with good people, apply now and join Fulton Hogan in Palmerston North.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.