Laboratory Technician at GNS Science in Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand

Earth Sciences NZ was established on 1 July 2025 through the merger of GNS and NIWA, with the upcoming acquisition of MetService further strengthening its capabilities. Bringing together multidisciplinary expertise and advanced technology, it will excel in earth, environmental, and natural resources science across six core missions: Geological Hazards, Weather and Climate, Energy, Land and Freshwater, Atmosphere and Climate, and Oceans.

This new entity forms part of the most significant reform to New Zealand’s science and innovation system in more than three decades, designed to create a more dynamic, collaborative, and impactful science system. Following the acquisition of MetService, Earth Sciences NZ will comprise around 1,500 staff across 22 sites, with assets of approximately $400 million and annual revenues of $370 million, including substantial commercial streams. This provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of science delivery for Aotearoa New Zealand and position the organisation as a globally recognised leader in its field. For more information, visit https://www.earthsciences.nz/.

About the position

This role offers the opportunity to apply and further develop your analytical chemistry skills within a highly regarded commercial laboratory focused on the renewable geothermal energy industry.

Your work will support both domestic and international geothermal industries in the management of geothermal reservoir operations and greenfield geothermal developments.

Key responsibilities include

Operating and maintaining a range of modern analytical chemistry instrumentation to deliver high-quality analytical results.

Developing technical expertise through routine and advanced use of laboratory equipment, including:

• Shimadzu GC-TCD
• Metrohm/Mantech Auto titrators
• SEAL Discrete Analyser
• Dionex/Metrohm IC
• Shimadzu HPLC
• Thermo Fisher/Agilent ICP-OES and -MS

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A tertiary qualification in chemistry or a desire to work in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Practical knowledge of and experience in laboratory equipment and procedures
• Ability to work to strict procedures in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
• Good knowledge of quality systems and the ability to solve technical problems
• Meticulous attention to detail, including clear and accurate record keeping
• Effective communication and computer skills
• Experience with a Laboratory Information Management System would be an advantage
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team and to cooperate with colleagues
• Ability to relate to clients and support the laboratory’s customer centric culture

What we offer

• Varied, challenging and important work with talented colleagues in an organisation devoted to earth science.
• A high performing organisation with a focus on employee development and wellbeing.
• Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits.
• The position is for permanent, full time (38 hours per week) employment and is based at our campus in Wairakei, Taupō.

Want to know more?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

View the full position description for this role here - https://www.gns.cri.nz/careers/. Please contact people@earthsciences.nz with any questions or queries.

To apply for this role, you must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Applications close: 11.55 pm on Sunday, 24 May 2026