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NOW HIRING: STMS – Site Traffic Management SupervisorLocation: Auckland | Company: Extrastaff

Are you an experienced STMS looking for your next opportunity with great pay, job stability, and the chance to grow your career? Join Extrastaff and play a vital role in delivering major civil and infrastructure projects across Auckland.

We’re looking for motivated, safety-focused Site Traffic Management Supervisors to join our expanding team. You’ll help ensure that worksites are safe, compliant, and running smoothly — supporting projects that make a real difference in our communities.

 About the Role:

As an STMS, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient management of traffic around active construction and civil sites. You’ll lead a team of traffic controllers and work closely with site managers to implement Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) that meet regulatory and client requirements.Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and monitor temporary traffic management (TTM) systems 
• Lead and supervise traffic control crews 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and NZTA standards 
• Coordinate with site and project managers 
• Conduct site risk assessments and adjust TMPs as needed 
• Maintain detailed site documentation and incident records 

? Full-time hours – ongoing, long-term work with potential for permanent placement

 What We Offer:

? Competitive pay rates based on experience and ticket level? Ongoing projects and job security? PPE provided and support with upskilling? Work with a respected company in the civil construction space? Health & safety-first culture? Opportunities for advancement into traffic management planning or site management roles

 What You’ll Need:

• Current STMS warrant (A/B/C) 
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (Class 1 minimum, Class 2+ a bonus) 
• Strong leadership and communication skills 
• Commitment to health and safety standards 
• Reliability and professionalism 
• Experience in traffic management or civil works is preferred 

 About Us:

Extrastaff is New Zealand's largest integrated provider of skilled contract labour. We specialise in matching top talent with quality roles across construction, civil, and infrastructure. With a focus on safety, support, and long-term partnerships, we’re here to help you succeed in your career.

 

? Ready to apply?Send your CV to or apply now to take the next step in your traffic management career!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are a construction company. Now we need to recruit 4 Construction Labors for projects across the northern area, the work including formwork, interior/exterior jobs, etc.

Job Title: Construction Labor

Job Location: Auckland

Number of people needed: 4

Days Required: Needs to be available from Monday to Saturday, between 7:30am to 6:30pm    

May need to be available on public holiday

Hourly Rate: $24-$28.00

Hours per Week Guaranteed hours of work per week: Minimum 30 hours. Up to 50 hours.

Key Responsibilities:

1. General assistance to different types of work:

Carpentry work in：

• Helping building wooden or part wooden items that form part of buildings (such as windows and stairs) both internal and external 
• Helping building additional associated wooden items, such as furniture

General work in:

• Digging holes, and trench
• Removing rubbish from construction

2. Be able to assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unloading, and checking deliveries

3. Be able to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair

4. Report health and safety-related problems/failures

5. Any other reasonable tasks required by the leader. 

Requirements for the applicants:

1. At least 6 months of relevant experience is required.

2. You will need to attend the on-site interview 

3. On-job training will be provided where necessary

4. Regular and reliable attendance

5. You must be physically fit to the work

6. Contribute towards the smooth running of the team

7. Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures, including those relating to hygiene, respect for other team members, timekeeping, and flexibility

If this sounds like you and you want this exciting opportunity, please Apply Now 

SPECIALISED CONSTRUCTION WORK

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● Taking apart or constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures for the
construction site
● Prepare for the construction site, loading, unloading of material.
● Assist tradesmen and machine operators in construction projects
● Erect and break up scalding, ramps etc.
● Unload and carry materials at construction sites
● Use equipment to break old forms and structures
● To demolish structures according to the instructions
● Prepare and apply construction materials to build structures or fill gaps
● Smooth and level new concrete or other materials
● Clean out site from debris and discarded material

We are a construction company based in Manukau, Auckland and are looking to hire a general construction worker specialised in bricklaying for our construction sites. An attractive remuneration and vehicle will be provided to the suitable candidate.

Tasks include:

• studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels
• laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints
• embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar
• checking vertical and horizontal alignment
• cutting, shaping and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces
• repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures
• constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks
• assist carpenters, concreters, and other tradespeople.
• erect and dismantle temporary structures such as scaffolding, barricades, and ramps.

Job Requirements

1. Bricklaying qualification or at least 5 years of bricklaying work experience.
2. Must have experience in paving, brick and block laying, tiling, and general masonry.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license.
4. Strong attention to detail and precision.
5. Good work attitude, physical fitness, and can work under various weather conditions.
6. Drug-free with a clean police certificate

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand open work visa.