Laboratory Technician

Watercare Services Limited; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Life and income protection

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking a chemist to perform chemical analyses on water samples, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, and maintain precise analytical records. You will work Sunday to Thursday with shifts 8am-4:30pm and 9am-5:30pm; training and development opportunities, a supportive team, and a focus on safe, well‑organised laboratories.

Ideal candidates hold a tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related discipline and demonstrate strong analytical

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Practical and mechanical aptitude, with an interest in laboratory equipment.
• Confidence using computers and learning new software.
• A methodical approach to work, with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analysing samples, preparing reagents, and calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining accurate analytical records in accordance with our quality system.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and well‑organised laboratory, including carrying out site inspections.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata.
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy.
There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

In this role you will be undertaking chemical analyses and associated activities, primarily on water samples. Your mahi will protect and inform our customers and their communities.
This role has a shift pattern of Sunday to Thursday - Sunday 8am to 4:30pm and Monday to Thursday 9am to 5:30pm.
Day to day you can expect to work on:

• Analysing samples, preparing reagents, and calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Maintaining accurate analytical records in accordance with our quality system
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and well‑organised laboratory, including carrying out site inspections

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Practical and mechanical aptitude, with an interest in laboratory equipment
• Confidence using computers and learning new software
• A methodical approach to work, with good attention to detail.

Previous experience in a commercial laboratory would be an advantage, but we also welcome applications from graduates with strong practical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers