laboratory Supervisor

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Lower Hutt, Wellington, NZL
In-Office
Mid level
Utilities
The Role
Lead day-to-day laboratory operations ensuring safe, accurate testing, sampling and timely reporting. Maintain ISO 17025/IANZ compliance, manage equipment calibration, materials and workflow, coach staff, support audits and continuous improvement, and liaise with internal teams, customers and external partners to meet delivery commitments.
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Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan
We’re looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to help lead the safe, efficient and high-quality day-to-day running of our laboratory. Working closely with the Laboratory Manager, you’ll support testing, sampling and reporting so work is delivered on time, to the right standard, and in line with quality and IANZ requirements.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead from the front, support the team, and keep standards high. You’ll help shape good work every day by balancing safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
 

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, ensuring testing, sampling and reporting are completed safely, accurately and on time.

  • Support quality and compliance requirements, including ISO 17025, IANZ standards, audits, non-conformances and continuous improvement.

  • Coach and support laboratory team members to build capability, lift performance and maintain high standards.

  • Oversee laboratory equipment, calibrations, materials, purchasing and workflow to keep the lab compliant, efficient and commercially sustainable.

  • Work closely with the Laboratory Manager, internal teams, customers and external partners to provide technical support and meet delivery commitments.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

  • A relevant qualification in science or civil engineering, with at least 4 years’ experience in materials testing.

  • Previous IANZ signatory or KTP status, with a solid understanding of quality assurance and material properties.

  • Strong planning and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and keep things moving.

  • A collaborative, practical and proactive approach, with a focus on safety, quality and supporting others to do good work.

  • A full NZ Class 1 licence, confidence using Microsoft Office, and the ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role.

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 giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

  • Medical insurance after the eligibility period.

  • Life insurance.

  • KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

  • Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.

  • Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

  • Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

Drive safer, smarter infrastructure across Aotearoa, Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

Skills Required

  • Relevant qualification in science or civil engineering
  • At least 4 years' experience in materials testing
  • Previous IANZ signatory or KTP status
  • Understanding of quality assurance, ISO 17025 and IANZ standards
  • Strong planning and time management skills with ability to prioritise
  • Collaborative, practical and proactive approach with focus on safety and quality
  • Full New Zealand Class 1 driver's licence
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role
  • Must pass pre-employment medical and drug screen
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The Company
HQ: Christchurch
5,870 Employees
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

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

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