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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Excellent career pathways with a NZ wide company
- Industry leading training and development including our ground-breaking COWS program
- Competitive remuneration including free Life, Income, Trauma and Medical Insurance

WHY BALLANCE?

Rewarding the great work of our team is important too which is why we offer a range of benefits for you and your family including:

- Free Life, Income and Trauma Insurance.
- Free Medical Insurance for you and your immediate family.
- Ballance will match your Kiwisaver Contribution up to 5% after 6 months.
- Access to free confidential support services including EAP.
- On-going learning and development opportunities including our industry leading COWS programme.
- Job security and excellent career progression opportunities in working for one of the biggest employers in the Bay.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our chemical plant at Mount Maunganui manufactures granulated phosphorous fertilisers and sulphuric acid which are marketed to both agricultural and industrial customers. An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join the quality focused Laboratory team as one of their Laboratory Technicians. Day-to-day you will be involved in:

- Sampling and analysis of raw materials and finished product.
- Environment sampling and analysis.
- On-going service and calibration of equipment.
- Communicating with the rest of the lab team and customers to manage multiple work streams.

ABOUT YOU

It's important you have a growth mindset as your aptitude for learning will enable you to develop a broader skill base due to the variety of processes used on-site as well as the prospect of involvement in Lab development and other projects. As well as this, you will also have:

- 6th Form Certificate in Chemistry and Mathematics or NCEA Level Two in Chemistry and Mathematics (minimum of 20 credits in each).
- Proven work experience in a chemical laboratory.
- Proactive attitude to health, safety and environmental management.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- A positive attitude and the ability to relate well to others.
- Full Driver’s License is essential as you will be required to drive to various points for sampling.

Your team focused work is expected and your adaptability and flexibility are essential to meet business demands.

ABOUT US

We love New Zealand and we care about our growth, our land and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day.

Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves, and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential.
Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference.

Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd would love for you to join us - “Together, creating the best soil and food on Earth”.

Click on APPLY now Applications close 3rd March 2023