Laboratory Cadet

WSP in New Zealand; Taupo; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in New Zealand seeks a Civil Materials Laboratory Cadet in Taupo to begin a practical, hands-on laboratory career. Based in Taupo, you will assist with testing engineering materials in lab and on site.

No previous lab experience is required; you\'ll learn from colleagues while traveling to sites as needed. A safety-first mindset and willingness to work in varying conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• NCEA Level 3 Mathematics and English are required.
• Current, clean driver's licence.
• New Zealand working rights are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the testing of engineering materials in laboratory and field environments.
• Document and report testing activities accurately and to quality standards.
• Work safely and efficiently to a high standard in line with laboratory requirements.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Education

NCEA Level 3 Mathematics and English

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Civil Materials Laboratory Cadet - Taupo

Looking for a career change where practical, hands‑on experience counts? If you come from a trade, construction, labouring or another physically active work environment, this could be an opportunity to bring that practical mindset into a technical laboratory career.

Based in Taupo, this role supports the testing of engineering materials in both laboratory and field environments. The work includes routine materials testing and site investigations, accurately documenting and reporting testing activities, and completing work safely, efficiently and to a high standard in line with laboratory quality requirements and relevant standards.

No previous laboratory experience is necessary. You'll work alongside laboratory colleagues and interact with clients, with travel required as needed.

About You

• You may be ready to step away from a trade, construction, labouring or other physical role and build a new career that still makes good use of your practical approach to work.
• You're comfortable with hands‑on tasks, working both indoors and out in the field, and taking a careful, safety-focused approach to getting the job done well.
• No previous laboratory experience is necessary, making this an opportunity to learn a new technical discipline.
• NCEA Level 3 Mathematics and English are required.
• You'll need a current, clean driver's licence.
• Due to the level of this role, we are only able to consider applicants who already hold New Zealand working rights.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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