Traffic Controller – Mobile Operations

Ready to take your traffic management skills on the road? We’re looking for reliable, safety‑focused Traffic Controllers to join our Mobile Operations team and support our roadside vegetation team.

If you enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a high-paced environment, and take pride in keeping people safe, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a supportive and well‑respected team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up, managing, and removing temporary traffic management for mobile works
• Supporting crews working on managing roadside vegetation
• Operating mobile TTM equipment
• Monitoring traffic flow and adjusting controls to maintain safety and efficiency
• Communicating clearly with your team, road users, and the public
• Ensuring all work complies with TMPs, safety standards, and company procedures

What You’ll Bring 

• Current TTM Worker (TTMW) and/or Traffic Controller (TC) qualification
• A full Class 1 licence (Class 2 an advantage)
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and a commitment to doing things right
• Ability to work in a mobile environment and adapt to changing conditions
• Good communication skills and a calm, professional approach
• Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude
• Physical fitness to handle outdoor, on‑your‑feet work

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Opportunities to upskill into STMS levels
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
• PPE provided
• Variety in your day - Work is based across the region, with daily travel to different areas as part of mobile operations

*Access to a range of discounts and benefits including offers of health insurance, wellbeing initiatives, counselling services, discounted fuel card and retail discounts etc.

What next?  If you think you have what it takes to excel in this role, please apply here or send your CV along with a cover letter to recruitment@taycon.co.nz 

NOTE - Applicants must have a legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand (appropriate work visa). Taylors are not an accredited employer so are unable to support AEWV candidates.

About Us 
Taylors Contracting is a leading, family owned and operated civil and earthmoving contractor in New Zealand, with our headquarters based in Brightwater, Nelson. Our teams work across Marlborough, Canterbury, and Wellington.

Established in 1971, we’ve built a strong reputation for innovative solutions and teamwork. We specialise in civil and infrastructure construction, including medium to large scale land development, earthworks, siteworks, dams, and roading.