Environmental Technician

Vacancies Auckland Wellington and Christchurch.

What We Value

At the heart of everything we do are a few core values that define who we are and how we work:

We deal in facts — especially when it comes to testing and reporting. Honesty is non-negotiable. That means open, respectful communication and a willingness to give and receive constructive feedback. Integrity builds trust, and trust builds great teams.

We don't wait to be told what to do — and neither should you. If you spot a problem, fix it. If there's a better way to do something, speak up. We value people who take ownership, think ahead, and act with purpose.

Skills can be taught. Character can't. We want people who show up with positive energy, treat others with respect, and are always willing to help. If you're the kind of person who strengthens a team just by being part of it, you'll fit right in.

We believe in growth — both personal and professional. This is a great place to build a lifelong career, especially if you're hungry to learn a new trade, take on challenges, and keep getting better.

Our Culture

We believe strong relationships build great teams. Collaboration, mutual respect, and shared goals shape how we work — every day.

We're committed to continuous improvement. That means improving how we work, how we support each other, and how we grow together. Whether it's your first week or your 20th year, your ideas matter here. We value open minds, fresh perspectives, and people who are always looking for smarter, better ways forward.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has become available for an Environmental Technician. We have two maybe three vacancies one to join our Auckland team, Christchurch and  another to join our Wellington Team.

We are looking for an applicant who meets the criteria specified above.  It is our goal to start reviewing candidates to progress to the next stage at the end of January 2026

Who Are We?

We are specialists in air quality assessments and we carry out a broad range of testing and assessments across the country from industrial sites to residential homes. We perform:

· Risk assessments in workplaces, offices and homes for airborne contaminants.

· Testing air discharges from industrial sites.

· Noise, lighting, vibration, methamphetamine and asbestos assessments.

· Air discharge resource consent applications

If you enjoy variety in your work, this is the place for you We have offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch and hold IANZ accreditation to ISO 17025.

K2 Team

The K2 team are exceptional in their skill set and personalities. They set high standards and are always learning. They are a joy to work with. Do you:

· Have a desire and passion to learn?

· Want to work with other team members throughout New Zealand?

· Enjoy a mixture of indoor and outdoor work?

· Enjoy learning about different industries?

· Have a desire to learn state-of-the-art instrumentation?

· Have a strong commitment to quality and health and safety systems?

· Hold a current New Zealand drivers' licence?

· Looking for a role that will continue long term.

What would you be doing?

Tasks can include:

· Risk assessments in workplaces. (Identifying and advising how to manager risks to health)

· Determining what is in air discharges from industrial processes (often a requirement of resource consents)

· Project management, communicating with suppliers, sub-contractors and clients

· Calculating results and writing reports

· Asbestos and meth sampling and reporting

If you need more detail or understanding of what we do. Have a look at our website.

Qualifications and Experience

A tertiary qualification is preferred, but not a requirement. Full training in all aspects of the job is provided.

You can expect to spend approximately 40-60% of the time in the field (can be out of town), 30-50% office based.

Work in the office includes report writing, down loading data, setting up testing equipment and planning future work. This is an entry level role; no previous experience is required. Skills that will benefit include.

· Interpersonal skills

· Adaptability – each day can be different

· Problem solving.

· Desire to see growth both personally and for the company

I have no experience in this field does this matter?

No – we are interested in people that want to take up the challenge and learn what we do. This is a fully paid training role.

Training

Training will be undertaken in Christchurch. There is a requirement to spend time in the Christchurch office (at least four weeks).

Vacancies

We have a vacancy for our Auckland and Christchurch Office. If a person wanted to work in both Auckland and Hamilton office, there would be room to accommodate this once training is complete.

We are considering adding a person to our Wellington team.

We will be reviewing all applications as they are received and progressing straight to interviews if suitable. If you are interested in this role, please apply.