Laboratory Technician

Pan Pac Forest Products; Hastings; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Recognition program

Employee assistance

Family events

Job summary

Pan Pac Forest Products – Hastings, North Island, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Pulp team on a 12-month maternity cover contract at the Whirinaki site. The role focuses on sampling, testing, and analysing the quality of wood chip, water and fuel to support production performance and environmental compliance.

You will work within a small team to ensure testing processes are performed safely, accurately and efficiently while contributing to informed decision-making across our

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and able to work with data accurately.
• Strong numerical literacy and attention to data quality.
• Willingness to learn and develop laboratory skills.

Responsibilities

• Sample, test, and analyse wood chip, water, fuel, and effluent quality.
• Monitor and report on wood chip quality and effluent treatment performance.
• Provide accurate and timely laboratory data to production teams and customers.
• Calibrate and verify mill instrumentation to ensure reliable performance.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure data integrity.
• Identify and communicate quality trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Support environmental monitoring and compliance requirements.
• Assist with additional laboratory testing, monitoring and project work as required.
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality standards at all times.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Numerical literacy

Data handling

Team collaboration

Education

NCEA Level 2 with science

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

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Pan Pac Forest Products – Hastings, North Island

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Pulp team on a 12-month maternity cover contract based at our Whirinaki site, just north of Napier.

This is a hands-on role responsible for sampling, testing, and analysing the quality of our wood chip, water, and fuel. You will play a key role in providing accurate and timely laboratory data to support production performance, product quality, environmental compliance, and customer requirements.

Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure testing processes are carried out safely, accurately, and efficiently while supporting informed decision-making across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample, test, and analyse wood chip, water, fuel, and effluent quality.
• Monitor and report on wood chip quality and effluent treatment performance.
• Provide accurate and timely laboratory data to production teams and customers.
• Calibrate and verify mill instrumentation to ensure reliable performance.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure data integrity.
• Identify and communicate quality trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support environmental monitoring and compliance requirements.
• Assist with additional laboratory testing, monitoring, and project work as required.
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality standards at all times.

About us

We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand’s bio-based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 400 full time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment and our community.

We offer

• A supportive learning and development environment
• Reward and recognition
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly events

About you

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented and motivated to learn. Whether you're bringing laboratory experience or starting your career, you'll be keen to contribute to a manufacturing environment and support operational success.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent), including at least one science subject
• Strong numerical literacy and an ability to work confidently with data
• Excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality and accuracy
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Previous laboratory experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Pan Pac is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.