Traffic Incident Responder

We’re looking for a Traffic Incident Responder to join our Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) Team in Wellington. You’ll ensure that the WTA keeps road users moving safely through the Wellington State Highway Network in the event of an incident. This role manages minor incidents and supports emergency services in serious incidents.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Traffic Incident Responder is responsible for ensuring that the WTA keeps road users moving safely through the Wellington Regional State Highway Network in the event of an incident. Incidents range from significant crashes, adverse weather, asset damage and adverse or illegal behaviour. This role manages minor incidents and supports emergency services in serious incidents.

Effective collaboration with the Wellington Transport Operations Centre (WTOC) and emergency services is imperative for the success of this role. Reactive in nature, incident response requires responders to act quickly to assess a situation and implement the appropriate emergency controls in an efficient and timely manner.

This role will require the successful candidate to undertake shift work and be rostered on-call after hours (including weekends and public holidays, when required)

Hours of work are Monday-Friday 5am – 1.30pm, and Monday-Friday 1.30pm-10pm with rotating Saturday

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

Undertaking reactive and programmed works and associated activities

Responding to incidents in a timely manner, providing support and assistance

Providing traffic management response at incident scenes

Coordination and management of incidents as required

Participating in incident debriefs with appropriate personnel to continually improve the team's response to incidents

Completing reports as necessary and supporting the Team Leader to ensure reporting is accurate and consistent

Ensuring plant and equipment is in good order and ready for immediate mobilisation.

Identifying and planning any training requirements with the Manager

Ensuring the safety of our team, emergency services and the public with the delivery of temporary traffic management

Identifying hazards to crewmates, contractors, visitors or public and react to ensure their safety

Risk Management

General road maintenance duties when not responding to incidents

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

STMS experience on high risk, high speed road environments - preferred

Class 1 & 2 Full driver’s licence

Strong initiative and a proactive mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment while contributing to a highly performing roading network.

Professional presentation and ability to communicate effectively with clients and members of the public

Risk assessment and hazard identification skills

First aid certificate

Traffic management experience

Experience in incident response or emergency management advantageous but not essential

Possess a positive attitude & demonstrate resilience when under pressure

Excellent people skills & demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to work autonomously & think in an innovative way

Ability to think on your feet & evaluate situations quickly

Strong risk assessment skills

Basic computer literacy

Mechanical knowledge (desired but not essential)

Proven safety record with an unwavering commitment towards living safely.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

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. You’ll have access to:

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, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is a collaborative partnership between NZ Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan, and WSP. Together, the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region. The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the region’s road users and the Greater Wellington region network.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

If this is the role you have been waiting for, to challenge the status quo and work within a high-performing team, then apply today.

An appointment to this role will be made when the right candidate is found, so do not delay!

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.