About

TM ACADEMY

We guide with unwavering Trust & Integrity

We are in the business of creating traffic management specialists from traffic controllers to drivers to Auditors. We can coach the true potential out of your team, no matter how big or small.

The TM Academy (TMA) was founded (24 June 2014) with a clear vision: to support the TTM industry by not only highlighting compliance issues, but by equipping providers, workers, and (PCBUs with the knowledge and tools needed to meet those expectations through quality, targeted training. With the New Zealand TTM sector experiencing increasing regulatory demands and continuously evolving safety standards, highlighting the need for a highly skilled and adaptable workforce.

At TMA we provide high-quality industry-driven courses and competency assessments, for people wanting to join the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) industry and for those already in the industry and wanting to upskill. We also provide education in essential health, safety and emergency road incident management. We see the knowledge and skills that we equip our students with as essential to ensuring health and safety, and effective delivery of traffic management on New Zealand’s roads.

We are in the business of creating traffic management specialists

…from traffic controllers to drivers to Auditors. We can coach the true potential out of your team, no matter how big or small.

Pride

Convey dignity through all actions to achieve true satisfaction.

Integrity

Do the right thing, even when nobody is looking.

Trust

By today’s actions we can be assured of tomorrow's performance.

Safety

Think Safety Always – let my mum and dad return home safe tonight.

600+

Trained & Certified

250+

Courses Completed

120+

Workshops Completed

>90

Recommended by Graduates

about us

Here's How We Got Started

1999

The Begining

Our story begins in 1990, when Marius Van Der Merwe founded TMA, laying the foundation for excellence in traffic management training.

2004

Growth

In 2004, we expanded our offerings by adding new courses such as Advanced Traffic Control, Worksite Safety Management, and Traffic Signal Operations.

2014

Expansion

In 2014, TMA introduced a series of specialized workshops to complement our course offerings.

2024

Evolution

In 2024, TMA expanded its reach by launching a new company, WSS. This strategic move allows us to broaden our training and consulting services, providing enhanced support in traffic management, workplace safety, and professional development.

Why choose us

All workshops use our purpose-built e-learning platform for

interactive electronic training

Expert TTM Coaching

We are in the business of training professionals and are passionate about skills development of people within the TTM industry we serve. Our mission is to provide clients and attendees with a training space that is innovative, engaging and enlightening, that provide life changing opportunities, no limits…

Empowering Your STMS

With a team of TTM experts, with over 30-years’ experience, we can empower your STMS’s through joint or independent compliance through on site coaching, toolbox delivery and competency practical assessments conducted by an appointed NZTA and Connexis Assessor.

Proof of Success

Each attendee will receive a Traffic Management Academy temporary wallet ID Card & Certificate on successful completion of the course, as proof of their qualification, until the Waka Kotahi NZTA Wallet ID Card is received in the post.

Interactive e-learning

TMA workshops are facilitated using a purpose built e-learning platform. All attendees are provided full training on the use of the system at the start of the course. Attendees will be provided with a TM Academy device (Ace Chromebook or Samsung 10.1 Tablet) to use during the workshop period, with all relevant resources to complete the required workshop module.

We Always Put Your Growth First

All workshops use our purpose-built e-learning platform for interactive electronic training. The system is user friendly, simple and easy to learn so even those with minimal technology experience can feel comfortable.

Our mission

To deliver high-quality, industry-aligned safety-focused training to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) sector.

Our kaupapa

Delivering education and training to Māori and Pasifika by using culturally responsive pedagogy and building positive relationships, creating inclusive learning environments, and using students' cultural knowledge and experiences as a foundation for learning.

Proof of Success

Upon successful completion, students receive an official Certificate confirming their qualification, along with NZQA credit accreditation recorded against their NSN Record of Learning (where applicable).

Interactive e-learning

TMA’s interactive training offers flexible, engaging learning — online through our LMS or in person. Practical, scenario-based content ensures every learner builds confidence and real-world competency.

Leadership

A word from CEO

“Working on or near roads is a recognised high-risk activity. Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) is used to protect road workers from road users, to protect road users from any hazards related to the work site, and to reduce disruption to traffic flows during work. Industry engagement plays a critical role in shaping the evolution and effectiveness of traffic management in NZ.”

Marius Van Der Merwe

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Director

Marius believes true leadership is about knowing the way, going the way, and guiding others to achieve shared goals. His passion for people and safety drives his commitment to fostering positive, innovative, and safe work environments. Dedicated to the TTM industry, Marius takes pride in developing confident, competent professionals through effective training and real-world coaching.