20th April, 2026
At Scitex, we’re excited to be partnering with BRANZ, to help them find a talented Materials Technician.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in applied science with an organisation whose purpose is to to provide independent and trusted building research, testing and quality assurance to support better buildings for Aotearoa.
This is not a purely desk-based role. You’ll be in the lab, hands-on with materials, equipment, and testing processes—developing real technical capability from day one.
What you will do
- Carry out a range of materials testing (e.g. ageing, thermal, mechanical)
- Prepare samples, operate equipment, and follow test standards accurately
- Record, analyse, and report test data to a high level of detail
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment
- Communicate with internal teams and support client queries
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methods and processes
What we are looking for - A relevant science qualification (materials, chemistry, physics, engineering or similar)
- Hands-on, practical mindset – you enjoy working with tools, equipment or building/fixing things
- Comfortable with process-driven lab work requiring high accuracy
- Strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to following procedures
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn
- Natural curiosity and interest in how materials behave in real-world conditions
This role will suit someone early in their career who wants to apply their scientific knowledge in a practical, hands-on environment. If you enjoy understanding how things work, working with your hands, and being part of a team delivering real outcomes - this could be a great fit.
About BRANZ
BRANZ is New Zealand’s trusted independent voice in building science. Their work spans testing, quality assurance, and applied research that has a direct and positive impact on people’s lives. From simulating earthquakes and weather conditions to studying the economics of housing and sustainability, their work environment is genuinely one-of-a-kind.
BRANZ is located in beautiful rural surroundings in Judgeford only a 30-minute drive from Wellington city, and 5 minutes from the Transmission Gully Pāuatahanui interchange. The office is modern and includes a café, pool table, table tennis table, showers, storage lockers and a large specialist library. There’s free EV charging stations, and parking right at the door.
BRANZ provides subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance, income protection insurance and access to free counselling services.
The organisation is underpinned by a culture of collaboration. All people attend training to provide the insights and tools to help establish, maintain, and grow the collaborative culture.
How to apply Click APPLY NOW or call Belinda at Scitex Recruitment on 09 200 3121 for a confidential discussion.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done so since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays.
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