Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa
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.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
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).
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.
Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $56,000, Mid (3-5 Yrs) $70,000.
Based on 2 submissions
Median salary progression