Traffic Manager at Higgins in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand | Kablio

Role

Description

traffic planning

project delivery

tendering

safety management

financial management

supplier management

Reporting to our Region Manager, you will be based at our Hamilton branch and play a pivotal role in our senior leadership team. As Traffic Manager, you will plan and oversee the effective delivery of workload within the TTM team and across the wider business when required. You’ll play a key role in growing Higgins’ traffic management business and enhancing our reputation in the market.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Secure new business and prepare competitive, high-quality tender/bid proposals.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Lead and develop your team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Champion health and safety, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with Higgins’ policies and procedures.
Manage financial performance, including budgeting, billing, and job costing.
Oversee supplier and subcontractor management, ensuring compliance and performance.

Requirements

stms

ttm panner

traffic management

people management

job pricing

team building

Higgins is seeking a dynamic Traffic Manager to drive our TTM Division forward, ensuring exceptional delivery, strong client relationships, and continued business growth.

STMS Qualifications – Cat B
TTM Panner qualifications highly sought after
A solid background in Traffic Management on roading projects within New Zealand
Proven people management skills and experience leading teams.
Strong understanding of job pricing, including materials, labour, and plant.
Ability to build successful teams and foster a positive, productive work environment.

Benefits

Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
Market-leading parental leave policy
Relocation packages available
Access to educational funds for you and your children
Leadership opportunity
Fletcher Building share scheme options
In house technical training and leadership development programmes
Competitive salary package + company vehicle

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$315 million

Acquisition Value

The firm was acquired by Fletcher Building in 2016, consolidating its position as a major player in civil construction.

Founded in Manawatū in 1958 by an Irish immigrant, the firm expanded from a small drainage-and-road repair company into a national civil construction leader.
In the 2000s, the firm expanded its operations north and south, acquiring quarries and concrete plants while also venturing into major roading alliances, contributing to motorway links and wind farms.
Grew significantly in the 2010s through large-scale projects, including rebuilding one of New Zealand’s largest road slips and securing Fijian road maintenance contracts.
Today, it provides asphalt and bitumen products, constructs specialized equipment like bitumen sprayers, and offers services ranging from road maintenance to traffic management and more.
Operates nationally in New Zealand and internationally in the Pacific, supporting its work with on-site laboratories and specialized engineering.
A notable achievement was addressing New Zealand’s largest-ever road slip in Manawatū Gorge during the 2010s, in collaboration with local authorities and consultants.

Culture + Values

We believe all injuries are preventable
We never walk past – we speak up and take action
We celebrate the good stuff
We care for each other
We put ourselves in our customers shoes
We anticipate and create solutions
We make it easy
We bring the wow!
We are curious
We have a go!
We strive for growth
We find better ways
We play fair
We are honest and transparent
We team up to achieve more
We learn from each other

Environment + Sustainability

99.5% Life-Cycle Coverage

Asphalt Products

The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers nearly all life-cycle stages of asphalt products, from sourcing to end-of-life.

5,000 m³ Waste Glass

Recycled into Aggregate

Transformed waste glass into a sustainable aggregate material for construction projects, promoting circular economy practices.

30% Carbon Emissions Reduction

Roadmap Target

Aims to cut carbon emissions by 30% under the Fletcher Construction sustainability roadmap.

Carbon-calculator tool provides embodied-carbon estimates for asphalt mixes
Concrete waste-water is fully recycled on-site; returned concrete is re-used for blocks, walls, and barriers
Concrete mixes incorporate fly ash (a coal power-station by-product) to reduce cement usage
Fleet upgraded to fuel-efficient trucks with GPS tracking to optimize utilization
Exploring use of biogenic (plant-based) bitumen in asphalt and chip seals to reduce carbon
Modernized bitumen tank with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority guidance to reduce emissions

Inclusion & Diversity

30% of Leadership Roles

Gender Diversity Target

Aim to have 30% or more of operational leadership roles filled by women.

Support programmes include Women in Construction network and Women to Leadership.
Interview panels include diverse members where possible.
Parent company employee action groups with executive sponsors for women, Māori and LGBTQ+.
Kia Maia leadership programme activities include cultural awareness guides and world‑map displays.

Articles

Specialised Engineering Services

Description

traffic planning

project delivery

tendering

safety management

financial management

supplier management

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Secure new business and prepare competitive, high-quality tender/bid proposals.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Lead and develop your team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Champion health and safety, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with Higgins’ policies and procedures.
Manage financial performance, including budgeting, billing, and job costing.
Oversee supplier and subcontractor management, ensuring compliance and performance.

Requirements

stms

ttm panner

traffic management

people management

job pricing

team building

Higgins is seeking a dynamic Traffic Manager to drive our TTM Division forward, ensuring exceptional delivery, strong client relationships, and continued business growth.

STMS Qualifications – Cat B
TTM Panner qualifications highly sought after
A solid background in Traffic Management on roading projects within New Zealand
Proven people management skills and experience leading teams.
Strong understanding of job pricing, including materials, labour, and plant.
Ability to build successful teams and foster a positive, productive work environment.

Benefits

Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
Market-leading parental leave policy
Relocation packages available
Access to educational funds for you and your children
Leadership opportunity
Fletcher Building share scheme options
In house technical training and leadership development programmes
Competitive salary package + company vehicle

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$315 million

Acquisition Value

The firm was acquired by Fletcher Building in 2016, consolidating its position as a major player in civil construction.

Founded in Manawatū in 1958 by an Irish immigrant, the firm expanded from a small drainage-and-road repair company into a national civil construction leader.
In the 2000s, the firm expanded its operations north and south, acquiring quarries and concrete plants while also venturing into major roading alliances, contributing to motorway links and wind farms.
Grew significantly in the 2010s through large-scale projects, including rebuilding one of New Zealand’s largest road slips and securing Fijian road maintenance contracts.
Today, it provides asphalt and bitumen products, constructs specialized equipment like bitumen sprayers, and offers services ranging from road maintenance to traffic management and more.
Operates nationally in New Zealand and internationally in the Pacific, supporting its work with on-site laboratories and specialized engineering.
A notable achievement was addressing New Zealand’s largest-ever road slip in Manawatū Gorge during the 2010s, in collaboration with local authorities and consultants.

Culture + Values

We believe all injuries are preventable
We never walk past – we speak up and take action
We celebrate the good stuff
We care for each other
We put ourselves in our customers shoes
We anticipate and create solutions
We make it easy
We bring the wow!
We are curious
We have a go!
We strive for growth
We find better ways
We play fair
We are honest and transparent
We team up to achieve more
We learn from each other

Environment + Sustainability

99.5% Life-Cycle Coverage

Asphalt Products

The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers nearly all life-cycle stages of asphalt products, from sourcing to end-of-life.

5,000 m³ Waste Glass

Recycled into Aggregate

Transformed waste glass into a sustainable aggregate material for construction projects, promoting circular economy practices.

30% Carbon Emissions Reduction

Roadmap Target

Aims to cut carbon emissions by 30% under the Fletcher Construction sustainability roadmap.

Carbon-calculator tool provides embodied-carbon estimates for asphalt mixes
Concrete waste-water is fully recycled on-site; returned concrete is re-used for blocks, walls, and barriers
Concrete mixes incorporate fly ash (a coal power-station by-product) to reduce cement usage
Fleet upgraded to fuel-efficient trucks with GPS tracking to optimize utilization
Exploring use of biogenic (plant-based) bitumen in asphalt and chip seals to reduce carbon
Modernized bitumen tank with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority guidance to reduce emissions

Inclusion & Diversity

30% of Leadership Roles

Gender Diversity Target

Aim to have 30% or more of operational leadership roles filled by women.

Support programmes include Women in Construction network and Women to Leadership.
Interview panels include diverse members where possible.
Parent company employee action groups with executive sponsors for women, Māori and LGBTQ+.
Kia Maia leadership programme activities include cultural awareness guides and world‑map displays.

Articles

Specialised Engineering Services