Traffic Management Planner (NZ) - Work from home
Twoconnect • Philippines
Posted: January 30, 2026
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Traffic Management Planner to join a dynamic team. You will develop safe, compliant, and practical traffic management plans using industry-standard tools, liaise with stakeholders, and manage a high-volume workload. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to continuous improvement in traffic management planning.
- Develop temporary traffic management plans (TMPs) in line with NZTA CoPTTM, NZGTTM, and local authority requirements.
- Prepare accurate and compliant traffic management drawings and documentation using RapidPlan, myTTM, and other industry-standard tools.
- Manage jobs through the company workflow system, from new request to ready-to-submit and submitted stages.
- Interpret job briefings and supporting documentation to create practical, site-appropriate TMPs.
- Ensure plans prioritise the safety of road users, workers, and the public while minimising disruption.
- Prepare supporting documentation, including site notes, approvals, and other related materials.
- Integrate input from civil works, tree services, and other operational divisions into traffic management plans.
- Handle a high-volume workload of approximately 15–20 TMP applications per week, balancing small and large projects.
- Apply internal risk profiling and risk assessment processes, adapting to updated frameworks as required.
- Participate in training and onboarding for new systems, workflows, and evolving NZGTTM compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, supervisors, and clients to clarify requirements and resolve design or compliance queries.
- Maintain consistency and quality across all submitted designs to support approvals by authorities, contractors, and clients.
- Submit TMPs via relevant council and authority portals, including MyWorkSites where applicable.
- Track submissions, manage revisions, and respond to feedback, RFIs, and resubmission requirements.
- Contribute to improving design processes and efficiency, including template development and workflow improvements.
- Apply a strong working knowledge of NZTA CoPTTM, NZGTTM, local authority traffic management requirements, and safety regulations.
- Ensure all plans comply with current New Zealand traffic management legislation and operational standards.
- Stay updated on changes in traffic management laws, practices, systems, and technologies.
- Support and liaise with the internal design team to manage workload and improve turnaround times.
- Work alongside supervisors and field staff to ensure designs are practical, safe, and implementable on site.
- Provide guidance to trainees or junior staff on design and compliance matters.
- Assist with stakeholder communication, including submitting TMPs for approval and responding to council, contractor, and client feedback.
- Perform other role-specific duties as required.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Design, Traffic/Transport Planning, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in traffic management planning within New Zealand.
- Proficiency in RapidPlan (essential); experience with other design or measurement tools is an advantage.
- Experience with digital workflows and planning platforms; experience with bespoke systems such as myTTM highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of NZTA CoPTTM, NZGTTM, local government standards, and practical TMP application.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume design workloads (15–20+ applications per week).
- Experience with council and authority submission systems, including MyWorkSites or similar portals.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk profiling in traffic management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation, stakeholder engagement, and submissions.
- Strong attention to detail, balancing compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer literacy.
- Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with designers, supervisors, and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to undertake training on internal systems, workflows, and evolving compliance frameworks.
Additional Content
We are seeking a skilled Traffic Management Planner to join a dynamic team. You will develop safe, compliant, and practical traffic management plans using industry-standard tools, liaise with stakeholders, and manage a high-volume workload. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to continuous improvement in traffic management planning.
- Develop temporary traffic management plans (TMPs) in line with NZTA CoPTTM, NZGTTM, and local authority requirements.
- Prepare accurate and compliant traffic management drawings and documentation using RapidPlan, myTTM, and other industry-standard tools.
- Manage jobs through the company workflow system, from new request to ready-to-submit and submitted stages.
- Interpret job briefings and supporting documentation to create practical, site-appropriate TMPs.
- Ensure plans prioritise the safety of road users, workers, and the public while minimising disruption.
- Prepare supporting documentation, including site notes, approvals, and other related materials.
- Integrate input from civil works, tree services, and other operational divisions into traffic management plans.
- Handle a high-volume workload of approximately 15–20 TMP applications per week, balancing small and large projects.
- Apply internal risk profiling and risk assessment processes, adapting to updated frameworks as required.
- Participate in training and onboarding for new systems, workflows, and evolving NZGTTM compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, supervisors, and clients to clarify requirements and resolve design or compliance queries.
- Maintain consistency and quality across all submitted designs to support approvals by authorities, contractors, and clients.
- Submit TMPs via relevant council and authority portals, including MyWorkSites where applicable.
- Track submissions, manage revisions, and respond to feedback, RFIs, and resubmission requirements.
- Contribute to improving design processes and efficiency, including template development and workflow improvements.
- Apply a strong working knowledge of NZTA CoPTTM, NZGTTM, local authority traffic management requirements, and safety regulations.
- Ensure all plans comply with current New Zealand traffic management legislation and operational standards.
- Stay updated on changes in traffic management laws, practices, systems, and technologies.
- Support and liaise with the internal design team to manage workload and improve turnaround times.
- Work alongside supervisors and field staff to ensure designs are practical, safe, and implementable on site.
- Provide guidance to trainees or junior staff on design and compliance matters.
- Assist with stakeholder communication, including submitting TMPs for approval and responding to council, contractor, and client feedback.
- Perform other role-specific duties as required.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Design, Traffic/Transport Planning, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in traffic management planning within New Zealand.
- Proficiency in RapidPlan (essential); experience with other design or measurement tools is an advantage.
- Experience with digital workflows and planning platforms; experience with bespoke systems such as myTTM highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of NZTA CoPTTM, NZGTTM, local government standards, and practical TMP application.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume design workloads (15–20+ applications per week).
- Experience with council and authority submission systems, including MyWorkSites or similar portals.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk profiling in traffic management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation, stakeholder engagement, and submissions.
- Strong attention to detail, balancing compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer literacy.
- Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with designers, supervisors, and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to undertake training on internal systems, workflows, and evolving compliance frameworks.