Field Technician: Water Sampling & Lab Prep

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Health insurance

Annual health checks

Additional leave

Discounts with local businesses

Job summary

Hamilton City Council is seeking a field-based water sampling technician to support the IAWAI project in the Waikato region. You will start at the Pukete laboratory, prepare equipment, calibrate devices, and travel daily to multiple collection sites to collect wastewater, surface water, groundwater and drinking water samples for testing.

The role requires attention to procedure, accurate reporting, and the ability to plan efficient routes across the Waikato region.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or work experience.
• Must have a full and clean NZ Drivers Licence.
• Prior experience following process and procedure in a work environment.
• A working knowledge of the Waikato region’s geography, and the ability to develop efficient but flexible travel routes.
• Good understanding of laboratory systems and processes.
• Experience in calibration and maintenance of sampling equipment.
• Good understanding of environmental sampling.
• An understanding of ISO certified Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Start your day at our Pukete laboratory, preparing equipment and performing calibrations.
• Drive between collection sites within the greater Waikato region.
• Collect water samples (wastewater, surface water, groundwater, drinking water) and undertake field testing.
• Follow procedures and maintain clear, detailed written reports.
• Work Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with potential weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field work

Safe driving

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Hamilton City Council is seeking a field-based water sampling technician to support the IAWAI project in the Waikato region. You will start at the Pukete laboratory, prepare equipment, calibrate devices, and travel daily to multiple collection sites to collect wastewater, surface water, groundwater and drinking water samples for testing.

The role requires attention to procedure, accurate reporting, and the ability to plan efficient routes across the Waikato region.