Field Technician & Testing Coordinator

Fletcher Construction; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Construction in Lower Hutt, North Island, is seeking a Field Technician Coordinator for the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi project. The role involves coordinating field technicians, laboratories, and the quality team, with hands-on field testing and non-destructive testing as needed.

You will ensure testing schedules, sample tracking, and reporting are managed to maintain accuracy and traceability, while upholding safety standards and project delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Qualified in civil construction or lab sciences.
• Experience carrying out materials testing independently in civil construction, infrastructure, or laboratory environments.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and quality processes.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Keen eye for detail and the confidence to make sound technical decisions.
• Collaborative approach and commitment 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 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.

Skills

Materials testing

Testing methodologies

Planning & coordination

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Civil construction qualification

Laboratory sciences qualification

Job description

Fletcher Construction in Lower Hutt, North Island, is seeking a Field Technician Coordinator for the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi project. The role involves coordinating field technicians, laboratories, and the quality team, with hands-on field testing and non-destructive testing as needed.

You will ensure testing schedules, sample tracking, and reporting are managed to maintain accuracy and traceability, while upholding safety standards and project delivery timelines.