We are always looking for great people, whether you are already qualified or just starting out. Traffic management offers a clear career pathway, and we support our team to develop their skills and progress.
Before applying, please ensure you meet the basic requirements below.
Right to Work
You must hold a working holiday visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Drug Testing
All successful applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Licence Requirement
A minimum Restricted Class 1 (car) licence is required. A Full Class 1 licence is preferred.
Criminal Checks
All successful applicants may be subject to a Ministry of Justice criminal history check.
Only applications that meet the criteria above will be considered.
Join a team that values safety, experience, and real career progression.
In-house training that builds real qualifications and site experience.
Trusted by contractors across the region to deliver safe traffic management.
Work alongside experienced crews who support your development.
Safety comes first on every site, every day.
Trusted by contractors across the region for professional traffic management.
Opportunities across Wellington, Nelson, Blenheim, Christchurch, and Timaru.
Most of our managers started on the tools. We promote from within.
Start on the tools. Learn signals, site setup, and traffic management fundamentals.
Manage traffic management sites and ensure safe operations on the road.
Run traffic sites while leading small teams and supporting crew development.
Lead multiple crews across projects and support operational planning.
Design Traffic Management Plans and/or train staff and clients in best practice.
Move into regional operations, training leadership, or business development.
Specific roles we are advertising right now, some of them listed on Trade Me and Seek. Most of our hiring never gets an individual ad, so if nothing here fits, check which branches are recruiting below.
Not Advertised
Most of our hiring never reaches a job board
We take applications year round, whether or not a role is listed here. Wellington, Nelson, Blenheim, Christchurch and Timaru are all recruiting.
See who's hiring by branchWe only accept applications for the roles listed below at each branch. Applications for any other positions will not be considered and may not be acknowledged.
Casual Traffic Roles
Roles below STMS level are hired on a casual basis, including unqualified and TTM workers.
Casual traffic roles in Christchurch, Wellington, Blenheim and Timaru are managed through our labour hire division, The Temp Company
Casual work can provide a pathway into full-time traffic management roles with Men at Work as positions become available.
Capital Region
Actively Hiring
Fulltime / Part Time
Tasman
Actively Hiring
Fulltime / Part Time
Casual
Marlborough
Actively Hiring
Fulltime / Part Time
Head Office
Actively Hiring
Fulltime / Part Time
South Canterbury
Actively Hiring
Fulltime / Part Time
Fill in the form and one of our team will be in touch. We review every application and aim to respond within a few business days.
Important for Casual Applicants
The nature of casual work is sporadic. While this can offer flexibility, and we do promote from within our casual pool when full-time positions become available, it may not suit everyone.
We want to ensure you fully understand the role before proceeding. If you require a consistent income, this may not be the right fit for you.
If you are applying for a casual traffic role, please read the What to Expect as a Casual Worker guide before completing the application form.