Sampling Technician

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited is seeking a Sampling Technician to collect water and wastewater samples across Auckland and perform field testing to support regulatory compliance and operational performance.

The role combines fieldwork with laboratory support and customer service. You will travel across the region, handling samples from drinking water, wastewater, environmental, and groundwater sites, while maintaining accurate records and equipment.

Qualifications

• Field sampling experience or willingness to learn field protocols.
• Experience with data capture and reporting.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater regulatory context is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect water and wastewater samples across Auckland.
• Conduct field testing and record results accurately.
• Prepare and maintain sampling equipment and vehicles.
• Calibrate field testing equipment and enter data into laboratory systems.
• Support quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Identify anomalies and contribute to improvements.
• Participate in on-call roster when required.

Skills

Field sampling

Customer service

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Outdoors work

Swimming

Driving larger vehicles

Education

Science-related qualification

Tools

LIMS

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

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

As a Sampling Technician, you'll play a critical role in helping Watercare maintain the quality and safety of Auckland's water and wastewater systems. You'll collect and field test water samples from a range of locations across Auckland, ensuring samples are gathered, handled and delivered accurately to support regulatory compliance, public health, and operational performance.

This is a hands‑on role that combines fieldwork, laboratory support, and customer service. No two days are the same as you travel across the region collecting samples from drinking water, wastewater, environmental, and groundwater sites.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Collecting water and wastewater samples across Auckland.
• Conducting field testing and accurately recording results.
• Preparing and maintaining sampling equipment and vehicles.
• Calibrating field testing equipment and entering data into laboratory systems.
• Supporting quality assurance standards and accreditation requirements.
• Identifying and escalating anomalies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participating in an on-call roster when required.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

You're someone who enjoys being out in the field, takes pride in producing accurate results, and can work independently while building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Bring

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence using computer systems and technology.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn.
• A genuine enjoyment of working outdoors in a variety of environments and weather conditions.
• Confident / competent swimmer
• Comfortable driving larger vehicles and collecting samples

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• A science-related qualification or interest in science.
• Experience in field sampling, environmental monitoring, or laboratory environments.
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

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