Water Sampling Field Technician – Travel & Lab Testing

Hamilton City Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two wellbeing days

Free health insurance

Annual health checks

Discounts at local businesses

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Hamilton City Council in Hamilton, North Island, New Zealand, is hiring for a field sampling and laboratory support role. You will start at the Pukete laboratory, calibrate equipment, then drive to collection sites across the Waikato region to collect water samples and conduct field tests.

The role requires driving long distances, outdoor work, and attention to written methods with detailed reporting. Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with possible weekend/public holiday work.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or work experience.
• Must have a full and clean NZ Driver’s Licence.
• Experience following documented procedures in a work environment.
• Knowledge of Waikato region geography and ability to plan efficient travel routes.
• Understanding of laboratory systems and processes.
• Experience calibrating and maintaining sampling equipment.
• Understanding of ISO Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and calibrate devices at the Pukete laboratory.
• Drive between collection sites across the greater Waikato region.
• Collect water samples and perform field tests following procedures.
• Record clear, detailed written reports.
• Adapt to changing priorities and workloads.
• Communicate with diverse colleagues and collaborators.

Skills

Driving long distances

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Planning ahead

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Calibration equipment

Sampling equipment

Job description

Hamilton City Council in Hamilton, North Island, New Zealand, is hiring for a field sampling and laboratory support role. You will start at the Pukete laboratory, calibrate equipment, then drive to collection sites across the Waikato region to collect water samples and conduct field tests.

The role requires driving long distances, outdoor work, and attention to written methods with detailed reporting. Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with possible weekend/public holiday work.