National Technical Lead - Traffic Management

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

We are searching for a stand-out Temporary Traffic Management Technical Lead with the ‘X-factor’, someone who thrives in evolving environments and is driven to create great outcomes for our industry, our business, and our people.

As the National Technical Lead, you’ll steer the design and delivery of best-practice traffic management and risk assessment processes. You’ll be the trusted advisor internally and externally, working with a wide range of stakeholders from clients and regulatory bodies to staff, suppliers, and subject matter experts.

Your discipline and organisation will ensure our business consistently achieves technical excellence, while your collaborative style will inspire others to contribute and embrace change.

The location is open—we’re keen to hear from outstanding candidates based in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch however other locations will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and refine risk-based Traffic Management processes nationwide, promoting safety, integration, and effectiveness.

• Establish national centres of excellence for Traffic Management Planning, including efficient templates, process controls, document management, and ongoing review.

• Build and maintain panels of Subject Matter Experts across traffic engineering, planning, equipment, and legislative areas.

• Champion technical mentoring and capability-building within our workforce.

• Integrate and improve training resources by collaborating with instructional designers.

• Spearhead knowledge-sharing groups and support ongoing learning for team members.

• Represent Fulton Hogan on industry groups, contributing to national improvements and raising our profile as trusted advisors.

• Project manage or contribute to Traffic Management innovation and improvement initiatives.

• Serve as a go-to for expert advice, supporting teams across New Zealand.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%.

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support.

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

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.  
 

We’re looking for someone with:

• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills with a people-focused approach and appreciation for our diverse workforce.

• Genuine understanding of how technical processes drive safety and efficiency.

• Strong technical background in Traffic Management and risk assessment.

• Proficiency in project management within dynamic environments.

• Team player and networker who builds positive relationships at every level—clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers.

• High digital literacy (particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant software).

• Thrive under pressure and manage ambiguity with calm confidence.

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

If you’re ready to shape the future of Traffic Management in New Zealand and lead with confidence, apply now and bring your technical expertise and leadership strengths to Fulton Hogan.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.