Field Technician Coordinator

Fletcher Building Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Construction in Wellington seeks a Field Technician Coordinator to lead field testing activities and coordinate with field technicians, laboratories and the quality team on Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi project. This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys practical problem solving and keeping multiple tasks aligned.

You will plan testing resources, monitor schedules, review results for accuracy, and support safety and quality across field operations, with a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Qualification in civil construction, laboratory sciences, or related field.
• Experience carrying out materials testing independently in civil construction, infra, or lab environment.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and quality processes.
• Excellent planning and coordination with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented with sound technical decisions.
• Collaborative and committed to safety, quality and supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field testing resources to support construction programmes and project delivery.
• Manage testing schedules, sample tracking, and reporting with external laboratories and providers.
• Review test results and documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and traceability.
• Undertake field testing and non-destructive testing activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with testing standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support technicians through technical guidance, coaching, and safe work practices.

Skills

Coordination

Testing experience

Safety awareness

Education

Civil construction qualification or related field

Tools

Field testing equipment

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a transformative project? Fletcher Construction is seeking a talented and innovative Field Technician Coordinator to join our team for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Te Awa Kairangi).

About the Role

As a Field Technician Coordinator, you'll coordinate with field technicians, laboratories, and the quality team, while also rolling up your sleeves to undertake field and non-destructive testing when required. It's a hands-on position for someone who enjoys technical work, solving problems, and keeping multiple moving parts on track.

• Coordinate field testing resources to support construction programmes and project delivery.
• Manage testing schedules, sample tracking, and reporting with external laboratories and specialist providers.
• Review test results and documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and traceability.
• Undertake field testing and non-destructive testing activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with testing standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support technicians through technical guidance, coaching, and safe work practices.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• A qualification in civil construction, laboratory sciences, or a related field.
• Experience carrying out materials testing independently within a civil construction, infrastructure, or laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, quality processes, and technical procedures.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A keen eye for detail and the confidence to make sound technical decisions.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to safety, quality, and supporting others.

Te Awa Kairangi Alliance is delivering transport, walking and cycling improvements to the SH2 Melling interchange and rail station, as part of a wider flood protection and city revitalisation programme. Fletcher Construction is working with Alliance partners AECOM, NZTA, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira to deliver this transformative project.

About Us

Fletcher Construction is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects that support New Zealand's communities, economy and future growth. Working across three brands, Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil, our teams deliver infrastructure and civil engineering projects, alongside maintaining and operating critical transport networks - bringing deep local knowledge, technical excellence and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision - Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.