Intern Lab Assistant

Neocrete; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Neocrete, a New Zealand startup, offers a paid 10-week internship for students in engineering, science or technology. You will gain hands-on experience in concrete testing, data analysis and reporting while contributing to our low-carbon additive technology.

The program runs November to early March (approximately 400 hours) at $29.90 per hour. Applicants should be near the end of their degree or recently graduated and able to work in NZ.

Qualifications

• Experience with concrete testing (preferred but not mandatory)
• Currently studying engineering (civil or chemical), science or technology
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Hands-on lab work experience (e.g., mixing concrete)
• Detail-oriented with good data analysis and Excel basics
• Comfortable following standard procedures and lab safety

Responsibilities

• Test concrete, analyse results and contribute to reports influencing our technology and product adoption
• Collaborate in a startup environment where things move quickly
• Maintain lab safety and follow standard procedures

Skills

Concrete testing

Team collaboration

Lab work

Attention to detail

Excel & data analysis

Safety in lab

Communication skills

Education

Engineering, science or technology degree

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.

Neocrete is a start-up revolutionising the concrete industry with our innovative, low-carbon additive technology. Concrete is the second most used material in the world and contributes to 8% of CO2 emissions and we're on a mission to change that. This paid internship is an opportunity to be part of impactful projects, develop your practical and technical skills and work with a great team passionate about making a difference.

What you'll gain:

• Testing concrete, analysing results and contributing to reports that influence our technology and product adoption
• Have a meaningful impact on bringing a new technology to market
• Being in a start-up environment where we are growing fast, and have an inclusive and fun team culture

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience with concrete testing (preferred but not necessary)
• Is studying engineering (ideally civil or chemical), science or technology
• Works well in a collaborative team setting
• Is comfortable with hands-on practical work in a lab. (e.g. mixing concrete)
• Excited by working in a startup atmosphere where things move quickly and change often
• Has strong attention to detail and good communication skills
• Is comfortable with basic Excel and data analysis
• Can follow standard procedures and work safely in a lab environment

What to share in your application

• Your CV that outlines your relevant skills and experience. Include any projects you have worked on (personal, professional and/or in university)
• A cover letter that shares why you chose your degree, what your career ambitions are and what makes you interested in working at Neocrete
• An academic transcript

Time frame: November to Start of March, (10 Weeks, 400 hours, starting date Flexible).

Pay: $29.90 per hour

To be eligible you must:

• have just completed or be in the penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or qualification atNZQA level 7-10
• be studyingengineering, technology or science at a NZ tertiary education institute
• be legally permitted to work in NZ
• have good spoken/written English
• a hands-on mentality, a love for innovation and a desire to learn.

Applications close on the 30th of September, however we recommend applying sooner as we will begin interviewing candidates before the close date