Traffic Controller

We’re looking for a Traffic Controller to join our Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) Team in the Wellington Region. You’ll assist with the traffic management on site, ensuring a strong commitment to safety, by helping us set up and manage the safe flow of traffic around the state highway network. Mō te tūranga | About the role When you join our team, you will play a key role in keeping both our crews and the public safe on the road!

As a Traffic Controller, you'll be right at the heart of our operations, setting up safe work zones, directing traffic with confidence, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on site. You’ll help create a safe and efficient environment by managing traffic flow, supporting site setup, and working closely with the team to maintain top safety standards.

This role is Night Shift usually hours worked between 7pm and 7am, Sunday to Thursday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities Assist with the setup and pack-down of traffic management sites Direct and manage the safe flow of vehicles and pedestrians Support temporary traffic management across a range of projects, following current codes of practice Communicate clearly with STMS and site crews to keep operations running smoothly Proactively identify hazards and take action to eliminate risks Maintain a strong focus on safety for yourself, your team, and the public Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with Full Class 1 Licence non negotiable Current TTM, TMO qualifications or a commitment to achieving qualifications Ideally Class 2 Licence A commitment to a career in Traffic Management A can-do attitude Problem solver who thinks ahead about the next step Team player Wants to learn and build skills 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 and Life insurance after the eligibility period. Kiwi. Saver 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 The Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is a collaborative partnership between NZ Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan, and WSP. Together, the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region.

The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the region’s road users and the Greater Wellington region network. Learn more about us at Homepage

• Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry. Me pēhea te tono | How to apply: If this is the role you have been waiting for, to challenge the status quo and work within a high-performing team, then apply today. An appointment to this role will be made when the right candidate is found, so do not delay! All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.