Laboratory & Field Technician (Horowhenua Region)

Tonkin + Taylor; Wellington; Vor Ort; NZD 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Project bonus

Relocation allowance

Zusammenfassung

Geotechnics Ltd is offering a full-time, 8-month fixed-term contract in the Kapiti region, with travel to the Manakau laboratory. The role involves lab and field testing, data entry, and reporting for geotechnical projects across New Zealand. We seek graduates or those with some related experience, a NZ driver’s licence, and strong attention to detail.

Relocation support and a project bonus accompany a competitive salary. Ongoing training and a collaborative team environment are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Earth Science, Geology, Physical Geography, Environmental Science or Engineering preferred.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply; some experience helpful but not required.

Aufgaben

• Laboratory materials testing in the lab and on site.
• Sampling and field testing.
• Data entry and preparation of test reports.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and follow quality procedures.
• Collaborate with experienced technicians and engineers on various projects.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory testing

Field testing

Data entry

Excel

Ausbildung

BSc in Earth Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

Horowhenua Region, Whanganui | Full-time | 8-Month Fixed-Term Contract

We are offering a competitive salary, project bonus, and relocation allowance to help you get started on the right foot.

Horowhenua Region, Whanganui | Full-time | 8-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Mō te tūranga / The opportunity

Be part of the team supporting the Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) project. This is a full-time, 8-month fixed-term opportunity based in the Kapiti region. You'll need to be able to travel to our laboratory in Manakau, just south of Ōtaki.

Whether you're a recent graduate or have a year or two of practical experience, we'd love to hear from you. If you've studied Earth Science, Geology, Physical Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline, we'll provide the training and support to help you build your career in geotechnical materials testing.

You'll enjoy a mix of laboratory testing, field work and office-based reporting, giving you hands-on experience across a range of infrastructure and construction projects. As you'll be travelling to project sites, occasional early starts, late finishes and paid overtime may be required.

If you're practical, enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, and are keen to learn, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills with an experienced team.

We are offering a competitive salary, project bonus, and relocation allowance to help you get started on the right foot.

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu pūkenga | We want your skills

In this role you'll be involved in:

• Construction materials testing in the laboratory and on site
• Sampling and field testing
• Data entry and preparing test reports
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and following quality procedures
• Working alongside experienced technicians and engineers on a variety of projects

Nā tōu rourou | What you'll bring

• A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Earth Science, Geology, Physical Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline (preferred)
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Some work experience is ideal but not essential
• A full New Zealand driver's licence (manual driving ability preferred)
• The ability to safely lift items weighing 20kg+
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude

Why join Geotechnics?

At Geotechnics, you'll receive practical, on-the-job training and ongoing support from an experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity to build technical skills while contributing to projects that make a real difference to communities across New Zealand.

We also offer:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Paid overtime when required
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Relocation allowance

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

Geotechnics Ltd is a specialist materials testing company providing laboratory and field testing services to the geotechnical, civil and environmental engineering industries. With offices in Auckland, Pukekohe, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch, we support projects of all sizes across New Zealand.

We believe you should enjoy the work you do and the people you work with. We promote an open, collaborative culture where innovation, learning and continuous improvement are encouraged.

For more information on Geotechnics Ltd, go to www.geotechnics.co.nz. For more information on our careers go to www.tonkintaylor.co.nz/careers.

We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer.

Geotechnics is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will act in good faith to maintain an inclusive environment where mātāpono, mana and hua guide our ethos and that of the projects we are trusted with. We believe in embracing growth opportunities that prepare Aotearoa New Zealand for a future inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply.