Laboratory Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. WSP scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 systemsand laboratory administration. You'll work closely with colleagues and clients, bringing a positive, practicaland 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 tocompletion.
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, qualityand accuracy, with confidence checking data and maintaining clear, reliable testing records.
Use well-developed organisationalskills to prioritiseeffectively, meet deadlines and see tasks through tocompletion.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
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.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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