TTM Department Manager

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Fulton Hogan seeks a TTM Department Manager to lead the Traffic Management team in Whangārei, overseeing pricing, tenders, planning and resources while driving a strong safety culture and quality service. You’ll mentor a skilled team, build client relationships, ensure accurate reporting and contract administration, and model Fulton Hogan’s REAL values in leadership. The role requires engineering qualifications or solid industry experience plus 5+ years in traffic management, strong organizational and financial acumen, and a current Class 1 license. Perks include a company vehicle, KiwiSaver, training and parental leave support. All successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen. Apply via the Fulton Hogan homepage and ensure your resume highlights leadership and safety outcomes.

Job Description

The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

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

Are you driven to make a real difference in the world of traffic management and safety? At Fulton Hogan, we’re looking for a passionate leader to take charge of our Traffic Management Department in Whangarei and set the standard for “Good Work.”

As our TTM Department Manager in Whangārei, you’ll guide a dedicated team and help create safer roads, efficient operations, and positive customer experiences every single day. Your outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to individuals at all levels and foster a supportive environment for employees navigating dynamic and constantly evolving work schedules will be highly regarded and ensure the team operates to the highest safety, environmental and quality standards, while getting the job done right—the first time.

In addition to the above you will:  

• Lead a team of skilled Traffic Management professionals, providing direction, motivation, and genuine care.

• Oversee all operational aspects—pricing, tenders, quoting, planning, and organising resources to ensure smooth delivery of services.

• Drive a strong safety-first culture by ensuring team members pause for safety, follow procedures, and actively look for better and safer ways to work.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.

• Mentor and develop staff so everyone can deliver their best and feel proud of a job well done.

• Ensure accurate and timely reports, claims, and contract administration.

• Champion Fulton Hogan’s values—Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, and Leadership.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle provided in this position

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

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

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance (an eligibility period applies)

• Life insurance

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:

• Engineering qualifications (BE, NZCE, Diploma) or significant relevant industry experience.

• At least 5 years’ practical and progressive experience in traffic management or a closely related field.

• Proven ability to manage, motivate and grow high-performing teams.

• Safety-related certification (preferred).

• Top-notch organisational, operational, and financial acumen.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Positive, reliable and practical approach to solving problems.

• Current class 1 driver’s licence.

• Above all—a genuine “good sort” who treats people with respect, leads by example, and loves to get stuck in!

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

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.