Laboratory Manager

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS’s Oil and Lubricants Division in Wellington seeks a suitably qualified and experienced person to manage the day-to-day running of the laboratory. This role is ideal for an experienced production-oriented manager or a Lab Supervisor ready to lead a dedicated team that strives to meet client expectations.

You will gain exposure to management disciplines including staff management, financial management and direct interaction with suppliers, while ensuring ISO17025 accreditation and compliance

Responsibilities

• Daily management of the laboratory’s testing operations within QC and TAT targets
• Managing site and company compliance
• Leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Developing, fostering and maintaining supplier relations
• Quality control and maintaining ISO17025 accreditation

Job description

14th November, 2025

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

About the Position

The Oil and Lubricants Division at our Seaview site in Wellington, is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to manage our existing team in the day-to-day running of the laboratory.

This is an ideal position for an experienced production orientated manager, or an experienced Lab Supervisor wanting to take that next step to lead a committed and dedicated team who continually strive to meet and exceed client expectations.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide and varied range of management disciplines in a multi-faceted Oil and Lubricants laboratory including staff management, financial management and direct interaction with suppliers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily management of the laboratory’s testing operations within QC and TAT targets
• Managing site and company compliance
• Leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Developing, fostering and maintaining supplier relations
• Quality control and maintaining ISO17025 accreditation

Working at ALS

Our people drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.