Sampling & Field Technician

Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.

Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

• 1 x full time permanent
• 1 x full time fixed term (18 months commencing September 2026)

Are you a practical person who enjoys driving and being in the outdoors?

We have two vacancies within our Laboratory and Sampling team, for motivated individuals who bring a science background, and are looking to gain further experience in a sampling and field role.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

In these roles, you will be responsible for collecting samples and field measurements, and support laboratory operations, as part of our regional water monitoring programme.

Responsibilities will include:

• Sample collection at regional water quality monitoring sites across the Bay of Plenty to national and ISO standards and procedures
• Delivery of the data collection and monitoring program schedules for regional state of the environment monitoring
• Participation in the summer bathing water program with the availability to provide Christmas holiday cover
• Sample collection of customer drinking water
• Adherence to IANZ accredited sampling procedures and quality systems
• Organisation and provision of bottles, maintenance of field equipment and measuring devices for the laboratory and key customers
• Following standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines
• Completion of job requests through council databases
• Data entry and administration
• Client service delivery

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

We are looking for individuals who hold the following:

• Level 6 Diploma or equivalent in a science related discipline
• A reasonable level of physical fitness
• Current driver's licence and sound driving skills (manual licence advantageous)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and great team ethic

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people.  Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

Highlights of working with us include:

• Challenge and job satisfaction
• Excellent wellbeing initiatives
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to Apply****

Click APPLY NOW or contact Adrian Spenceon [0800 884 880 extn 9455](tel:0800 884 880 extn 9455) for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/4npeb69b

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 25 August 2026 and will only be accepted online.