LDE is a forward-thinking and well-resourced engineering company with an exciting opportunity for a professional to join our geotechnical team. The role will involve working along side and being guided by the local team of engineers and scientists to support and service clients in the Gisborne district.
With added support from a strong chartered team in the office and across the country, you will have all the tools available to develop your career and build your confidence and knowledge to become a positively contributing member of the team.
Gisborne has a lot to offer someone at the start of their career. There is challenging terrain, complex sites and a lot of variety to stretch your learnings. The District also has a wide range of outdoor activities, sports groups, beaches, city-meeting-country vibes, festivals in the summer and a great community feel. The Gisborne office is a supportive and fun bunch of professionals who work hard, enjoy what they do and have a good social aspect to their working week.
About the Role:
Depending on experience, there will be technical work to varying degrees of responsibility, with training provided, which would include the following areas:
- Scala penetrometer tests; Hand auger boreholes; Test pits and CPT
- Logging core samples; Slope survey profiling; Permeability testing
- Fill testing; Clegg hammer testing
- Proposal preparation, report writing,
- Client and contractor liaison.
About the required competencies:
The technical competencies essential to this position are:
- Bachelor of Science (Geology)
- Up to 2 years post graduate experience in New Zealand.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
- At least a restricted Driver’s License.
About what we offer:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Payment for every hour worked
- Office based but flexible working hours
- Exposure to interesting projects nationally
- A family/friendly work environment
- An approachable team who share knowledge and support career growth.
About how to apply:
Please email your letter of introduction, updated CV to our HR team at [email protected].
If you are on a Visa making you eligible to work in New Zealand, please provide a copy as part of your application.
If you are a new graduate, please include a copy of your transcripts.
LDE’s office is closed over the Christmas/New Year break from 22 December, reopening on Monday 12 January 2026 so if you apply on or after 19 December, your application will be responded to in January.
