Laboratory Technician - 12 Month Fixed Term

Laboratory Technician - 12 month fixed term

We are seeking a beginner or intermediate-level Laboratory Technician to join our team in Onehunga.

This is a full-time, 12-month maternity cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kickstart their geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory career, or for an experienced technician wanting to broaden their range of testing skills.

As part of a leading specialist geotechnical testing company, you'll gain exposure to a wide scope of services.

The role is hands-on and physically demanding, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

The role may involve early starts, late finishes, and overtime when required.

Your responsibilities will include performing a variety of laboratory-based geotechnical and construction materials tests on soil, rock, aggregate, and concrete.

You may also occasionally be required to attend sites to carry out concrete testing, such as slump, spread, and moulding cylinders.

Conducting geotechnical and construction materials laboratory tests on soil, rock, aggregate, and concrete samples

Performing all work in accordance with our IANZ accreditation and project management system

Entering, processing, and reporting data accurately

Collaboratingwith employees and clients to ensure high-quality project outcomes

Ability to motivate with enthusiasm and empathy, bringing positive energy, uplifting others, and inspiring the team to work together toward shared goals.

Ideally you willhave a degree or diploma in Geography, Geology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science, or similar

A full, clean NZ driver's licence

Physically capable to handle and test samples up to 25 kg

Excellent digital and data skills

Great problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills

Attention to detail, accuracy and quality

Hardworking, self-motivated and a positive attitude

Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision and collaborate with team members

Ability to manage project objectives

Excellent communication skills and the flexibility to adapt quickly to change

Safety conscious

Geotechnics Ltd is a specialist materials testing company, providing laboratory- and field-testing services to the geotechnical, civil and environmental engineering industries.

We have offices in Auckland, Pukekohe, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.

At Geotechnics we believe you should love your job and the environment you work in.

We offer ongoing training and professional development and promote an open culture where innovation and continuous improvement is encouraged.

Geotechnics Ltd is a company where you can feel comfortable asking others for advice and where people are equally willing to listen to your ideas.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, though professional team who focus on delivering first-class, efficient solutions.

Interested?

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We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer and a member of Diversity Works.

Geotechnics is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We will act in good faith to maintain an inclusive environment where matapono, mana and hua guide our ethos and that of the projects we are trusted with.

We believe in embracing growth opportunities that prepare Aotearoa New Zealand for a future inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We particularly encourage speakers ofTe Reo Maorior Pacific languages to apply.

Reference #

33228

Posted on

02 Sep 2025

Closes on

21 Sep : 00

Location(s)

Auckland

Expertise

Laboratory technician

Job level(s)

Entry, Experienced

Work type(s)

Fixed term, Full Time (37.5+ hours per week)

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