Lab Assistant

1 day ago

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Frater Perfumes Limited Full time

Fraterworks is a fast‑growing New Zealand supplier of world‑class perfumery raw materials (chemicals and essential oils). Our products end up in luxury niche scents and in the hands of thousands of hobbyists worldwide. To keep pace with incredible growth we're expanding our weekend crew.

The Roles

Evening Shift—Monday to Friday: 4:45 – 11:15pm (30 hours per week)

We are also recruiting a new weekend evening crew:

Saturday and Sunday: 4:45 – 11:15pm

You'll weigh and fill small batches of aroma chemicals and naturals, label bottles, pack export orders and keep the workshop spotless. No experience? No matter We'll train you.

Key Responsibilities


• Process online orders: fill, cap, label and pack for same‑day courier.

• Mix and decant concentrates following written batch sheets.

• Maintain accurate logs (gram weights, batch numbers).

Ideal Candidate

✓ Follows procedures exactly — no shortcuts

✓ Can work with alcohol, essential oils, animal derivatives, PPE all day

✓ Physically fit, requires 20–30 kg lifts.

✓ High integrity – NDA and high‑value stock are part of the job.

✓ Trustworthy, reliable, does the job without drama.  School leavers welcome.

Must‑Haves


• New Zealand citizens or permanent residents (no sponsorships).

• Solid written & spoken English (you need to understand safety data sheets).

• Clear writing and basic maths skills

• Able to start within two weeks and be flexible with extra hours in peak season — immediate starters will be given priority.

• Pass comprehensive background check including criminal history

• References required for phone verification - school leavers can use teachers, coaches or community referees.

All applicants will undergo comprehensive background screening including criminal history, employment verification, and drug testing. Appointment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of all checks.

Why Fraterworks?


• Niche industry in hyper‑growth – genuine career track.

• Work with one of the world's fastest growing perfume‑material libraries.

• Existing team of awesome individuals who work really well together.

• Central Lower Hutt site – minutes to gyms, cafes and Queensgate mall.

• Free breakfast, snacks, drinks and access to a big perfume library — wear something different every day.

Sound like you? Click Apply and tell us which shift you want.  We're interviewing as CVs arrive.

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