Chemist

Waste Management
full-time Wellington, Wellington Physical Scientists
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and analytical advice to our Sales team and the wider operational team.  On-site, you will be responsible for analytical equipment calibration, troubleshooting production issues and running treatability trials to select and verify their suitability.  Part of this role will require you to liaise with external customers on a collection of hazardous substances and chemical non-compliance incidents.


Qualifications

Our ideal person will have a degree in Chemistry, Earth Science or Environmental Science, proven experience in sampling, categorising hazardous waste, trade waste and solid waste, and knowledge of international testing procedures and industry-standard laboratory practice knowledge. 

You are analytical with the ability to clearly articulate and break down complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders.  You enjoy troubleshooting and aren...

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Job Overview

Job Type: full-time
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026