Laboratory Field Supervisor

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top‑up

Training and development

Discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead day-to-day paving and field-testing operations in Christchurch. This hands-on leadership role balances people management with practical testing support to ensure safety, on-time delivery and high-quality results.

You'll supervise technicians, coordinate workloads, maintain ISO17025 and safety standards, and liaise with internal teams and clients to keep projects moving smoothly and customers well supported.

Qualifications

• A trade qualification in materials testing or a similar field.
• A competent understanding of material properties and at least 3 years' laboratory experience.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate team members while staying practical, organised, and delivery focused.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to build good working relationships with customers and internal teams.
• A safety-first mindset, reliable work ethic, and a collaborative, respectful approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily field-testing operation, plan technician workloads, and make sure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Supervise, support, and develop laboratory team members, including providing guidance, motivation, training, and helping technicians progress their capability.
• Maintain strong quality, safety, and environmental standards, including ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures, IANZ requirements, ISO17025, PPE expectations, and site risk controls.
• Act as a key contact for field-testing requests, liaise with internal teams and customers, and ensure test results and updates are communicated in a timely way.
• Support technical delivery by contributing to testing, equipment calibration and maintenance, audit demonstrations, testing improvements, and regulatory responsibilities for nuclear density meters as principal licensee and Radiation Safety Officer.

Skills

Field leadership

Team development

Problem solving

Customer relations

Education

Trade qualification in materials testing

Tools

Testing equipment handling

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.

We’re looking for a Field Supervisor to lead the day-to-day paving and field-testing operation at our Christchurch based civil engineer laboratory. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll oversee field-testing workflow, support and develop technicians, and make sure testing is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard. You’ll be in amongst the work, balancing people leadership with practical testing support.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you’ll work closely with laboratory technicians, the administration booking team, paving teams, engineers, and the Aggregate Supervisor to keep work moving and customers well supported. This role is typically Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, with occasional changes to start and finish times, including weekend or night work when required.

If you’re comfortable with field-based work, changing work patterns, and taking ownership of high standards, you’ll fit right in.

• Lead the daily field-testing operation, plan technician workloads, and make sure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Supervise, support, and develop laboratory team members, including providing guidance, motivation, training, and helping technicians progress their capability.
• Maintain strong quality, safety, and environmental standards, including ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures, IANZ requirements, ISO17025, PPE expectations, and site risk controls.
• Act as a key contact for field-testing requests, liaise with internal teams and customers, and ensure test results and updates are communicated in a timely way.
• Support technical delivery by contributing to testing, equipment calibration and maintenance, audit demonstrations, testing improvements, and regulatory responsibilities for nuclear density meters as principal licensee and Radiation Safety Officer.
• A trade qualification in materials testing or a similar field.
• A competent understanding of material properties and at least 3 years' laboratory experience.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate team members while staying practical, organised, and delivery focused.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to build good working relationships with customers and internal teams.
• A safety‑first mindset, reliable work ethic, and a collaborative, respectful approach.

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.