Ventia are seeking a multi-skilled and hardworking individual to join their Emergency Response crew based at the Transmission Gully in Wellington.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Network Steward, you will play a crucial role in maintaining roadway safety and efficiency by responding to various incidents including breakdowns, fallen debris, stalled vehicle, and sometimes even serious crash or incident.

Some key responsibilities include

Provide routine maintenance of all Transmission Gully assets, including, minor pavement repairs, barrier repairs, fencing repairs, public walkway and access track maintenance, graffiti removal, vegetation control, drainage system maintenance, litter and debris clearing, asset condition inspections and other general planned or unplanned asset maintenance as required.
Provide Level 3 Traffic Management, including static, semi-static and mobile lane closures
Operate Traffic Management Plant including the incident response vehicle, traffic management signs truck and AWVMS
Provide incident response (both planned and unplanned) to ensure the safe operation of Transmission Gully.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will need to have relevant experience in traffic management or emergency response. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to be able to deal with the public and other stakeholders on a daily basis. Your ability to remain calm and compose in high pressured situations is critical in ensuring that you are able to make decisions that guarantee a safe and efficient operations.

Other skills, qualifications, and experience required

Have a minimum Class 2 NZ Driver's Licence
STMS qualification preferred
Be healthy and physically fit
Genuinely care about your safety, along with the safety and care of people you meet each day
Have a great attitude and must be a good team player
Understanding of working on shifts/rostering – our team works on a 4 on and 4 off roster totaling to 48 hours a week or per rotation. There are two blocks of day shift (6am to 6.30 pm) and two block of night shift (6pm to 6.30am).

If you have worked as a part of an emergency response or incident crew, traffic related jobs, local road authority, or in a control room for highways, buses, tunnels, and railways, we would like to hear from you!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

This is a full-time, permanent role with guaranteed hours, providing stable and consistent work for peace of mind. We’ve got a great team environment, where safety is always top of mind.

Experience career progression and development through training opportunities.
A wide range of employee benefits including the Health essentials plan with Southern Cross and many more
Join a high-performing, very experienced, yet supportive Transport team
Make a real contribution to the community by ensuring our roads are safe and efficient.

ABOUT VENTIA

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

APPLY NOW!

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo pre employment medical as well as a police check. For inquiries, email marie.sinajon@ventia.com

DIVERSITY

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Position Reference Number: 161497

Incident Responder - Network Steward

Ventia

Incident Responder - Network Steward

Ventia

Pāuatahanui

Ventia

Incident Responder - Network Steward

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Hard Skills Required

Soft Skills Required

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