Leads and monitors temporary traffic management on road and site work as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor. Sets up and maintains safe traffic layouts, and manages crews and documentation. Keeps workers and road users safe across New Zealand sites. The role demands strong leadership on site, meticulous documentation, and the confidence to make safety calls in changing conditions. A current STMS qualification and level of certification are required for the responsibility. The role suits calm, decisive people who can hold the line on safety even under pressure from a job site. Clear records and good crew leadership are what make an STMS respected.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$63,750
90th Percentile
$69,950
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.3×
This role pays 1.3 times the minimum wage
+28%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
This role pays 1 times the living wage
+3%
National Wage Percentile
$63,750
median salary for this role
Top 48.1%
This role's median is higher than 51.9% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,365,300 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Traffic Management STMS pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Traffic Management STMS in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Traffic Management STMS in New Zealand is $63,750 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $57,550 (10th percentile) to $69,950 (90th percentile).

How does Traffic Management STMS pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $63,750 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Traffic Management STMS earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $56,000, Mid (3-5 Yrs) $70,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 100%
    • Health Insurance 50%
      • Annual Performance Bonus 50%
        • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
          • Flexible Working Hours 0%
            • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Junior (0-2 Yrs)
$56,000
Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$70,000

All Submissions (2)

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$71,500
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026
$56,000
Wellington 0 - 2 years (Junior) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$71,500 $71,500 $71,500
Wellington
$56,000 $56,000 $56,000