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Field Technician – Napier/Hawkes Bay

Are you practical, hands‑on, and ready to learn? We’re looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, isn’t afraid of physical work, and can get stuck in as part of our geotechnical field team.

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu pūkenga | We want your skills

You’ll be supported with on‑the‑job training to learn how to carry out a range of field and laboratory tasks, including:

  • Collecting and handling soil and rock samples.
  • Assisting with field investigations and monitoring.
  • Operating heavy equipment and tools for sampling and testing.
  • Recording and entering data accurately.
  • Supporting engineers and clients on site.
  • Maintaining safe and high‑quality work practices.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, physical work and wants to build a career in the civil or environmental field — no prior lab or field‑testing experience required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. A reasonable level of physical fitness is essential.

Nā tōu rourou | What you’ll bring

  • A current NZ driver’s licence (restricted or full, Class 1).
  • Good physical fitness – able to lift 25 kg+ and work comfortably outdoors in all conditions.
  • A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Team spirit – reliable, approachable, and good to work alongside.
  • Basic computer skills, especially using Excel and Word.
  • Good communication and time‑management skills.
  • Someone who takes pride in their work and gets things done.

Previous experience in fieldwork, construction, or hands‑on practical roles is a plus, but not essential — enthusiasm and work ethic matter most.

The field technician will play a pivotal role in our business through project management and customer engagement. Performing all work in accordance with our IANZ accreditation and project management system.

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

Geotechnics Ltd is a specialist materials testing company providing laboratory- and field-testing services to the geotechnical, civil and environmental engineering industries. We have offices in Auckland, Pukekohe, Hamilton, Napier, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.

Our teams are an outgoing, sporty bunch, who enjoy team events and activities.  Our company culture has been integral to our growth and development – we offer a social club, family events, team competitions, a $750 annual well-being allowance, and a highly competitive nationwide weekly quiz. We have a great reputation within the marketplace through our belief in our core values of Care, Empowerment, Ingenuity, Integrity, Fun and Futurity.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or for more information on Geotechnics Ltd, go to www.geotechnics.co.nz. For more information on our careers go to www.tonkintaylor.co.nz/careers.

Please note: We’ll be advertising this role over the Christmas break and will begin reviewing applications in the New Year. There may be a short delay before you hear back from us.

We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and Partners of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEMM Academy.

Geotechnics is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We will act in good faith to maintain an inclusive environment where mātāpono, mana and hua guide our ethos and that of the projects we are trusted with.  We believe in embracing growth opportunities that prepare Aotearoa New Zealand for a future inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply.