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Field Techician

Payment: Accommodation & Paid ($28.50-31.00)
Location: Reefton, West Coast
Region: West Coast
Experience: No Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 21/06/2026
Company: Reefton Gold Limited

Mineral Exploration – Field Technician – Monday to Friday – approx. 45-50 hours a week (flexible)

We are looking for field technicians to join our exploration team. The roles are fixed term, 3 months beginning 6/07/2026. This a great opportunity for someone who enjoys work outdoors.

The work will be hands-on and physical, and therefore requires a high degree of physical capability. The nature of the work may require early starts, late finishes and occasional overtime.

The work is varied and will involve:

  • Geochemical sampling in native bush, including soil sampling
  • Lab technician activities, such as sieving samples and drill core processing
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Data entry

About you:

  • A high level of physical fitness as the role involves serious hiking with heavy packs
  • A good team player and able to work individually
  • You will be flexible and adaptable
  • Being respectful of Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
  • Must be willing to get hands dirty and enjoy working outdoors
  • Must be competent in Microsoft office and computer skills
  • Must hold a valid drivers license 
  • Ability to operate a manual vehicle is preferable
  • Prior experience in the industry is not required

Training, accommodation, field equipment supplied when required. 

The successful applicant must be a NZ citizen, resident or have the legal right to work in NZ full time

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