Training and Competency

From Warrants to Workforce Capability

The transition to NZGTTM has changed whatcompetency means in temporary traffic management. Where the previous modelrelied on specific warrants tied to defined roles, the NZGTTM placesresponsibility firmly with the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking(PCBU) to ensure workers have the right information, training, instruction andsupervision to work safely. This is a more flexible model, but it is also amore demanding one.

The Credentials Framework Working Group,convened by the TTM ISG, brought together representatives from Tier 1contractors, ACE NZ, Connexis, trainers and assessors, TTM suppliers andWaihanga Ara Rau to design a new framework aligned with the NZGTTM. Workingalongside Waihanga Ara Rau (replaced by The Energy and InfrastructureIndustry Skills Board (ISB) in 2026) as the Standard Setting Body, thegroup has developed new NZQA-aligned assessment standards and credentials toreplace the legacy training and competency model, ensuring they reflect bothregulatory requirements and real industry expectations.

Under the new framework, PCBUs determine what externaltraining or in-house pathways are required for their workers, provided they candemonstrate that competency is relevant, credible and current. The Training andCompetency workstream supports the sector to understand this shift and act onit confidently. In 2026, this included a nationwide roadshow to bring clarityand practical conversations about the new credentials directly to businessesand workers across the country.

The group is also developing additional programmes tosupport a wider range of roles and pathways, ensuring that quality training isaccessible to businesses of all sizes, including smaller operators and those inregional areas.

Training and Competency is led by Wayne Clarke(Chevron Traffic) and Betty Mitrova (Downer).

Meet the Credentials Framework Working Group

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