About Us
Every day our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food — a higher standard of quality and safety.
We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams, and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.
Laboratory Technician
Wellington
Fixed-Term Full-Time Role ending October 2026
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Serology Team and support our wider laboratory operations based in Wellington.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their scientific career within a fast-paced and highly regulated laboratory environment. The successful applicant will play an important role in ensuring sample tests are completed accurately, recorded using the correct methods, and processed within agreed timeframes. You will also ensure samples are correctly stored or disposed of following testing procedures.
This is a full-time, fixed-term role through to October 2026, working Monday to Friday.
About You
This role would suit a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry or Biological Sciences who is looking to gain valuable industry experience.
Previous experience in a commercial laboratory environment and knowledge of ELISA testing would be advantageous, however full training will be provided for the successful applicant.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience in a commercial laboratory environment and knowledge of ELISA testing would be advantageous but is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided for the successful applicant.
We welcome applications from candidates who are eager to learn, have a strong attention to detail, and are motivated to develop their career within a laboratory setting.
Why Join Us?
Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today!
As Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, we work with care and passion to support Aotearoa’s primary industry and food producers. Working closely with our partners, at every point of their supply chains, sharing the knowledge and insights gained from over 100 years’ experience.
Everyday our experienced team of over 1700 people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.
Owned by the New Zealand Government, our name helps inspire confidence. We deliver independence of the highest integrity. Helping Aotearoa uphold a higher standard in food as our partners proudly take their products to the world. We are proud to work with them to help build and protect this enduring trust in food.
We have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from. Collaborating, sharing knowledge, resources and skills so that everyone benefits – not just in the immediate future, but for generations to come.
We offer workplace flexibility, employment benefits and are committed to attracting, developing and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.
If helping Aotearoa shape a better food world inspires and motivates you - join us today!
