Sampling Technician

Watercare Services Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland seeks a hands-on Sampling Technician to collect and field test water samples across diverse sites. You’ll support regulatory compliance and operational performance with meticulous data handling and equipment management.

The role blends fieldwork, laboratory support and customer service, with opportunities for learning and career development. A proactive, outdoors-friendly candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence using computer systems and technology.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn.
• Genuine enjoyment of working outdoors in varied conditions.
• Confident swimmer and comfortable driving larger vehicles.
• Experience with field sampling, environmental monitoring, or lab environments 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 LIMS or lab systems.
• Support QA standards and accreditation requirements.
• Identify anomalies and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Participate in an on-call roster when required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Autonomy

Flexibility

Outdoor work

Swimming

Driving large vehicles

Education

Science-related qualification

Tools

LIMS

Job description

He kōrero mŊkō mō mŊthou | 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 whakamąrama mŊthanga 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.

Ngą pūkenga e rapu nei mŊthou | 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).

Ngą hua mŊthou | 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