Service Technician – Scientific & Environmental Instrumentation
If you’re the kind of person who has an interest in science and engineering, enjoys the outdoors, loves solving problems, and takes pride in working to a high standard – we want to hear from you.
About the role
This is a field‑based technical role with a company that installs, services, and maintains high quality scientific and industrial instrumentation. Think environmental monitoring, geothermal, climate, atmosphere, hydrology, building, structural, geotechnical and similar systems – work that actually matters to science and the environment.
You’ll be on the road regularly – this is genuine field work across New Zealand. Away up to two weeks out of every four, with flexible arrangements around time in the office. Projects span a huge range of clients and sectors, and no two weeks look the same. If you want a desk job, this isn’t it. If you want variety, purpose, and the open road with a company that trusts you to get on with it – keep reading.
What you’ll be doing
- Installing, commissioning, servicing, and repairing precision measurement and environmental monitoring and control equipment at client sites across NZ
- Installation and maintenance and fault resolution of data collection sites – including climate, surface and groundwater, and telemetry networks ranging from single sites to large multi‑site systems
- River and stream gaugings
- Data processing, reduction, and preparation of reports for internal use and directly to customers
- Updating and maintaining accurate site files, job records, and documentation during and after every visit
- Managing your own time, resources, and tools on the road – including vehicle and equipment readiness
- Liaising with customers on‑site, keeping them informed and building strong working relationships
- Logging hours, kilometres, job costs, and credit card purchases promptly and accurately
- Supporting internal staff with technical advice, quoting assistance, and peer review
- Working to a high standard of workmanship and taking personal responsibility for getting things right the first time
- Adhering to health and safety requirements and company systems
What we’re looking for
Background and qualifications are flexible – what matters most is your attitude and aptitude.
- A genuine interest in science and the environment – the clients you’ll be working with live and breathe this stuff
- Strong practical problem‑solving skills – the ability to think on your feet and figure things out
- Excellent organisation – when your next site is 600km away, forgetting something isn’t an option
- Good communication skills and confidence with customers, including at a corporate level
- A “Kiwi attitude” – practical, down to earth, reliable, and collaborative
- Physical fitness – this is active outdoor work in all conditions
- A willingness to travel regularly and stay away from home as part of the role
- Good computer skills and the ability to produce professional documentation
- Confidence with basic electronics and electrical diagnostics – a multimeter should be second nature
Nice to have but not essential: a trade or technical qualification in an electrical, electronic, or applied science field (EST or EAS registration is advantageous).
What’s on offer
- Work vehicle provided
- Company credit card for all work‑related expenses on the road – high trust, no micromanagement
- A genuinely varied role with interesting, meaningful work across a wide range of industries and environments
- A close‑knit, experienced team with a no‑blame culture and a real commitment to doing the job right
- The autonomy to manage your own work on the road, backed by a supportive team
About the company
This is a small, well‑established NZ business with deep expertise in environmental and scientific instrumentation. They hold preferred supplier status for leading instrumentation brands across New Zealand and operate to a high level of technical precision. The team is tight‑knit, the trust is high, and the work is genuinely interesting.
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