Job description
Mō te tūranga | About the role Are you an Experienced TMP Planner, ready for something bigger? Fulton Hogan is looking for an experienced TMP Planner to join our Christchurch Traffic Management team. We’re after someone who brings solid, hands-on Temporary Traffic Management experience and can create practical, compliant plans that work well for crews, clients, and road users alike.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need proven experience preparing and gaining approval for Traffic Management Plans in New Zealand. This role is best suited to someone who already understands TMP planning in live operational environments. You’ll work closely with our operational leaders, STMS’s, and project teams to help plan and deliver traffic management solutions across a wide range of infrastructure, maintenance, and construction projects throughout Canterbury.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business where your expertise will make a real difference to project outcomes, safety, and customer relationships. You’ll have the backing, scale, and resources of one of New Zealand’s leading infrastructure businesses, while still having the trust and freedom to make an impact.
At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s about how we work together, how we support each other, and how we keep New Zealand moving. Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities Develop high-quality TMPs and TTM drawings across civil construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. Work closely with operational teams, STMSs, project managers, and clients to create plans that are practical, efficient, and compliant.
Manage the end-to-end TMP approval process and maintain strong relationships with Road Controlling Authorities and key stakeholders. Review site requirements, risks, and work methodologies to develop effective traffic management solutions. Provide technical guidance to operational teams while maintaining accurate TMP documentation, records, and approvals.
Ensure all TMP documentation, records and approvals are accurately maintained. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive safety culture across the business. Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with: Essential: Proven experience preparing, reviewing and gaining approval for Traffic Management Plans in New Zealand.
Strong understanding of the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM) and practical application in live operational environments. Demonstrated experience working alongside STMSs, traffic management crews and construction teams. Proficiency in Rapid. Plan. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving capability. Highly desirable: Current NZTA/Waka Kotahi TMP Planner qualification and/or relevant NZQA unit standards. Experience across civil construction, road maintenance, utilities or infrastructure projects. Risk assessment and traffic management auditing experience.
Previous experience in a senior TMP planning or coordination role. 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 Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia.
We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures. 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 you’re an experienced TMP Planner who values safety, enjoys working with good people and wants to be part of a team doing meaningful work, apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau. All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.