Seasonal Laboratory Supervisor - Kerikeri

VLS; Kerikeri; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VLS in Kerikeri, Northland, is seeking a Seasonal Laboratory Supervisor to oversee shift operations in our horticultural testing lab. The role involves staff training, rostering, and resource allocation to ensure smooth workflow during peak periods.

You will lead with strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining safety standards. Eligible applicants must have valid NZ work eligibility; placement is January to May, with both full-time and

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand with a valid visa.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing shift laboratory operations
• Staff training and rostering
• Allocation of staff, equipment and resources
• Provide effective leadership, organisation and communication
• Manage staff rosters and ensure efficient workflow

Job description

Seasonal Laboratory Supervisor - Kerikeri

Seasonal Laboratory Supervisor

Verified Lab Services (VLS) is an independent laboratory operating in New Zealand’s key kiwifruit-producing regions — Te Puke and Ōpōtiki in the Bay of Plenty, and Kerikeri in Northland. We provide analytical and monitoring services, including maturity clearance testing, ethylene analysis, and pest monitoring, supporting the kiwifruit, kiwiberry, avocado, citrus, and berry industries.

Our laboratories operate seven days a week, with testing requirements running from early morning through to late evening.

As Laboratory Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing shift laboratory operations
• Staff training
• Allocation of staff, equipment and resources
• Provide effective leadership, organisation and communication
• Manage staff rosters and ensure efficient workflow

We have full-time and part-time opportunities available. The finalroster pattern will depend on the availability and preferences of successfulapplicants, so we encourage candidates seeking either full-time or part-timework to apply. Applicants must be available to work full shifts on their agreedworking days.

Placement: January – May

Location: Kerikeri

We offer comprehensive on-the-job training and a chance to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Reliable and health & safety focused
• Accurate with strong attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure
• Positive, motivated, and flexible with hours
• Organised and proactive
• Ability to use a variety of computer software
• Excellent communication verbal and written
• Team player

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a leading horticultural lab.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand with a valid visa.