Role Title: Senior Laboratory Technician
Location: Central Otago
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan
We’re looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Laboratory team in Alexandra, Otago. You’ll deliver accurate, reliable testing across soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt, while supporting the day-to-day running of the lab and maintaining high quality and compliance standards. In doing so, you’ll help ensure the materials used in our projects meet the highest standards—contributing to safe, durable and high-performing infrastructure.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Working closely with the Laboratory Manager, this is a senior, hands-on role in a busy materials testing environment. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team to keep testing running smoothly while balancing changing priorities. Your work directly supports the quality and performance of civil construction projects, ensuring materials meet required standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining safety, compliance, and confidence in the infrastructure we deliver.
Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities
Deliver accurate and timely laboratory testing across soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it is calibrated and fit for purpose
Ensure all testing meets IANZ, ISO 17025, and internal quality requirements
Troubleshoot testing issues and escalate risks where needed
Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory
Guide and support trainee technicians in correct testing methods
Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a civil engineering materials testing laboratory
Holding or working towards IANZ Key Technical Person (KTP) status is advantageous
Proven technical competence testing soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
Strong understanding of testing standards and laboratory procedures
Experience working with quality systems, including ISO 17025
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Ability to interpret, analyse and clearly report results
Confident communicator, both written and verbal
He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits
At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and providing opportunities to grow and succeed. You’ll have access to:
Medical and life insurance (after eligibility period)
KiwiSaver employer contributions up to 7% (based on service milestones)
Parental leave top-up and return-to-work support
Ongoing training, development and career progression
Discounts at a wide range of retailers
Ko wai mātou | About us
Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business operating across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets—from roads and water networks to energy and resources.
Our purpose is simple: to create, connect and care for communities while supporting more sustainable futures
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Play a key role in delivering safer, higher-quality infrastructure across Aotearoa. Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.
All successful candidates must complete a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
Fulton Hogan has 90 years experience in the transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure sector in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
We create communities from the ground up, starting with our own network of quarries, complemented by our asphalt, emulsion and precast plants and we pride ourselves on being a family company – one which cares about communities and the people in them, especially our customers, suppliers and our people.
Our 10,000+ strong team helps to create, connect, and care for communities; building the roads, ports, airports, infrastructure and property which bring people together.
