Traffic Management Operations Supervisor

About the Company At Tauranga City Council, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding community outcomes through our City Operations Team. This newly established division is responsible for maintaining Tauranga’s green spaces and managing a portfolio of Council-owned buildings and assets. Our team currently consists of 115 community-focused individuals and is set to grow to over 160 members as we expand our services to better serve the city. About the Role We are in the process of building our own traffic management team and are seeking a skilled and experienced Traffic Operations Supervisor to help us realize this vision. In this role, you will oversee a team of 10 direct reports, including STMS and TMO operators, while planning, scheduling, and coordinating all daily traffic management operations. This position is not limited to conventional traffic management. Your team will also support our Horticulture department with gardening and general greenspace maintenance tasks when not managing traffic flow and ensuring safety. As a Traffic Operations Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise, coach your team, and cultivate a culture of safety and excellence. We are looking for a resourceful, innovative, and detail-oriented individual who has a fresh vision for approaching traffic management in an efficient and effective manner. You should be passionate about delivering exceptional service, improving productivity, and enhancing the community's experience with every project. This role reports to the Team Leader – Streetscapes. Requirements To succeed within the City Operations Team, you will need: - Proven success in leading an operational traffic management team. - Significant experience in people management, including confidence in conducting performance discussions. - Natural problem-solving abilities and strong planning capabilities. - Relevant qualifications such as Level A, B, C STMS (P) and TMP Planner’s warrant, along with a working knowledge of CoPTTM and NZGTTM. - A strong track record in Health and Safety. - A full, clean Class 2 NZ driver’s license. - Excellent communication and planning skills. - Strong computer proficiency. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page and follow the provided link. For additional information, please reach out to Tracey Cotterell at tracey.cotterell@tauranga.govt.nz. Please note that we will only accept applications through our recruitment system and not via email. Applications will remain open until a successful candidate is appointed, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note: As part of Tauranga City Council's commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug and alcohol screening. Random drug and alcohol testing is also part of our operations. We are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles. A vehicle will be provided for work purposes only, and private use is not permitted. Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or inquiries from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. Candidates must be able to provide the details of two recent work-based referees.