Road Traffic Controller

Job ID 23042824
Taranaki, New Plymouth
Full-time
Listed on 4 Feb 2026

About this job

A New Plymouth–based traffic management company is seeking 6 casual Traffic Control Workers, with the opportunity to move into full-time work for the right people.

About the role Your primary responsibility will be to help ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic at road construction sites, events, and other locations requiring traffic control. This is an outdoor, hands-on role that involves standing for extended periods and working in all weather conditions. Part of the role will include placing cones while harnessed to a slow-moving truck, so confidence working around traffic and machinery is essential.

Hours & roster • Rostered across 7 days • Start times from 5am • 10–12 hour shifts • Early starts, late finishes, nights, and weekends required

What we’re looking for • Minimum restricted driver licence (full licence will gain you more hours) • Mature, reliable attitude • Physically fit and comfortable standing for long periods • Flexible and able to work various shifts and conditions • Strong communication skills • Able to follow health & safety requirements at all times • Drug and alcohol free • Smoke-free environment (no smoking or vaping on site)

Pre-employment requirements • Drug testing • Reference checks • Ministry of Justice Check conducted - convictions considered on a case by case

If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and looking for steady work with the chance to go full-time, apply today! email your

Job Requirements

• Communicate effectively. • Being flexible to work various shifts & conditions • Adhering to all health & safety regulations. • Physically capable as there will be standing for extended periods • Drug and alcohol free • Minimum restricted driver licence (full licence will gain you more hours) • Criminal convictions considered on a case by case basis.

Days of work
Rostered over 7 days (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
To be discussed
Job Category
Other Miscellaneous Labourers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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