Laboratory Technician

WSP in New Zealand; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Rotorua Laboratory is seeking a Civil Materials Laboratory Technician to support engineering materials testing in the lab and at sites. You’ll plan and carry out tests, produce reports to quality standards, and manage projects with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

The role emphasises safety, data integrity, and teamwork with clients and colleagues. Ideally you’ll have 3+ years in a civil engineering lab, be able to handle heavy materials, and hold a NZ driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a civil engineering laboratory or similar environment.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and accuracy with clear testing records.
• Organised, deadline-driven and capable of prioritising tasks.
• Clear communication and collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Physically able to handle heavy materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engineering materials testing across lab and field environments.
• Prepare reports that meet quality requirements for project decisions.
• Own assigned projects, coordinating priorities to completion.
• Contribute to safe work planning, quality systems and lab admin.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Safety focus

Organisational skills

Communication

Client-focused

Integrity

Data checks

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Civil Materials Laboratory Technician - Rotorua Laboratory

Join our Rotorua Laboratory in a varied, hands‑on role supporting engineering materials testing in the laboratory and field. Plan and carry out testing and investigations, produce accurate reports to laboratory quality requirements, and take ownership of projects while contributing to safety planning, equipment maintenance, quality systems and laboratory administration. You'll work closely with colleagues and clients, bringing a positive, practical and solutions-focused approach.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and deliver engineering materials testing and investigations across laboratory and field environments.
• Prepare accurate reports that meet laboratory quality requirements and support informed project decisions.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, coordinating priorities and following work through to completion.
• Contribute to safe work planning, quality systems, equipment maintenance and day-to-day laboratory administration.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients, bringing a practical, solutions-focused approach.

About You

• Ideally, at least three years’ experience in a civil engineering laboratory or similar technical environment.
• Show a strong focus on safety, quality and accuracy, with confidence checking data and maintaining clear, reliable testing records.
• Use well-developed organisational skills to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and see tasks through to completion.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively, with a client-focused approach and commitment to integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong physical fitness and ability to safely handle heavy materials and equipment.
• A current, clean New Zealand driver’s licence .
• Willingness to travel and work overtime when required.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

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