Civil Laboratory Technician

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations and ensure IANZ requirements are met. In this hands-on role you will work with our Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Manager to contribute to projects across Waikato.

Responsibilities include sampling and testing civil construction materials (aggregates, soils, asphalt), completing site testing across New Zealand when required, assisting with mix design work, recording and

Qualifications

• Experience in a civil engineering laboratory or a relevant science-based laboratory environment.
• Practical knowledge of aggregate, asphalt or site testing.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow test methods and standard operating procedures.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to clearly report results and work effectively with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing civil construction materials, including aggregates, soils and asphalt.
• Completing site testing, including road and airport texture testing throughout New Zealand when required.
• Assisting with aggregate and asphalt mix design work.
• Recording, analysing and reporting test results accurately and on time.
• Consistently following IANZ requirements, test methods, work instructions and safe work practices.

Skills

Civil lab experience

Testing knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We're looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our Hamilton team.

In this hands‑on role, you'll work alongside our Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Manager to support daily laboratory operations and maintain IANZ requirements. The varied, practical work contributes to projects across Waikato.

If you enjoy getting stuck in, working as part of a supportive team and taking pride in accurate, high-quality results, this could be the role for you.

• Sampling and testing civil construction materials, including aggregates, soils and asphalt.
• Completing site testing, including road and airport texture testing throughout New Zealand when required.
• Assisting with aggregate and asphalt mix design work.
• Recording, analysing and reporting test results accurately and on time.
• Consistently following IANZ requirements, test methods, work instructions and safe work practices.
• Experience in a civil engineering laboratory or a relevant science‑based laboratory environment.
• Practical knowledge of aggregate, asphalt or site testing.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to carefully follow test methods and standard operating procedures.
• A positive, team‑focused attitude and a willingness to continue developing your technical capability.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to clearly report results and work effectively with clients and colleagues.

At Fulton Hogan, we care about our people's wellbeing and provide the support and opportunities they need to succeed. You'll have access to:

• Medical and life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions of up to 7% after service milestones.
• Parental leave top‑up payments and additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career progression opportunities.
• Discounts at a wide range of retailers.

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver - it's how we show up, support one another and move forward together.

We build and maintain infrastructure that connects communities across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. You'll join a friendly, down-to‑earth team that takes the work seriously without taking itself too seriously. Expect real responsibility, honest support, high standards and opportunities to keep learning.

We welcome new ideas, practical thinking and people who want to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.

If you're ready to bring your laboratory experience to a team that values quality, safety and Good Work, we'd like to hear from you.

All successful candidates will need to complete and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.