Traffic management within the civil infrastructure sector offers an excellent entry into the industry. Temporary traffic management workers play a vital role in projects such as major road network expansions, civic, sporting and music events, as well as traffic control around construction projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. This pathway is ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, being outdoors and making an immediate impact.

Encouraging career seekers to explore roles in traffic management includes varied opportunities such as traffic planning, traffic management design, traffic signage and equipment, traffic control and management and site inspections. The opportunity to gain practical experience on high-profile projects will provide career seekers with invaluable skills to continue to explore their pathway.

With a range of NZQA credentials that support pathways in temporary traffic management from Level 2 to Level 4 there are options for gaining the technical skills required of this industry.

Opportunities also exist through Gateway programme providers for an entry point to the civil sector for school students including temporary traffic management.

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