Description Join Higgins and help shape the future of New Zealand's roads! We're seeking a Traffic Planner to join our Traffic Team, based in Palmerston North. Grow within a supportive, collaborative team Multiple career progression pathways: Traffic Engineer, TMP Manager, Traffic Manager Employee perks: wellbeing initiatives, retail discounts, educational and welfare funds About The Role As a key player in the safe delivery of local and state highway projects, you'll design TMP layouts, manage approvals, and ensure plans are up-to-date and compliant. You'll work closely with the delivery team and local councils to minimise traffic disruption and ensure worker safety. What You Will Be Doing Create and plan TMP designs in line with CoPTTM/NZGTTM Collaborate with project teams to optimise traffic management Ensure safety through early identification of risks and implement solutions Liaise with RCAs for timely TMP approvals Provide TTM advice and problem-solve on-site issues What You'll Bring To The Role Traffic Management experience 1+ years experience using AutoCAD or RapidPlan TMP preparation knowledge – NZTA warrant as a TMP Planner or designer is preferred or working towards Excellent communication skills both written and oral Class 1 license is essential STMS qualifications Cat A&B NP About Us Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants. Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you'll need to be fit for work! Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o nga rori, kia haumaru ai nga haerenga. We welcome your individuality. We are enriched by so many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. #J-18808-Ljbffr