Field Technician

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Clarus is hiring a Field Technician to support the First Gas team across Manawatu with time at the Bell Block head office. The role covers pipeline surveillance, routine and non-routine maintenance on gas transmission pipelines and stations, coordinating site operations during construction, providing mechanical support, and supervising third parties near easements. You may also assist with pigging, commissioning and geotechnical monitoring and participate in On-Call rosters. Essential traits: safety focus, strong relationship skills, a Can Do attitude, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Apply by highlighting safety records, relevant field experience, willingness to learn, travel, and engage stakeholders. Applications close 12 August 2026.

Company Description

He marama kei te heke mai me Clarus (A bright future with Clarus)

Clarus safely delivers the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future.  Starting off in Taranaki, our Firstgas, Rockgas, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Job Description

Kōrero mō te tūranga (about the role)

Do you enjoy getting out and about?
We are on the search for a Field Technician to join our talented First Gas team.  This role covers Manawatu and the wider area, however expect to spend time at our head office in Bell Block and across the beautiful North Island from time to time.

Bring your strong communication skills, can-do attitude and focus on safety to this challenging and interesting environment.  No two days are the same and that’s how we like it out in the field.   If you love getting outdoors, know your way around the farm and are mechanically minded then read on. 

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn the ropes so you can:

• Carry out pipeline surveillance including aerial, vehicle and foot surveys
• Provide routine and non-routine mechanical and easement pipeline maintenance services on gas transmission pipelines and stations
• Take charge of site operations during the construction phase of station or pipeline installation or modifications
• Provide mechanical technician support when needed in day to day gas transmission activity.
• Authorise and survey the activities of 3rd parties working near pipeline easements
• Assist with non-routine operational services such as pipeline construction, pigging and commissioning
• On occasion, undertake geotechnical monitoring
• Participate in the On-Call roster

You'll ideally be centrally based in the Manawatu area to be able to support our assets in this region.

Qualifications

Mōu  (about you)

As well as being someone who brings passion and good energy to eveything you do, you will have:

• A commitment to safety – it’s our priority, and will need to be yours
• Strong relationship building skills
• Mechanical/engineering trade preferred (but not essential)
• Good understanding of basic farming practices
• A willingness to learn, develop and share knowledge
• Current clean drivers licence
• A Can Do attitude 
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a close knit team

Additional Information

Ka aroha koe ki tō mātou wairua pai  (You’lll love our good energy)

At Clarus you’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. Along with your competitive salary, you’ll get a whole host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. We’ll also fuel your professional development and help you build the career you want in an environment where you can flourish, surrounded by great colleagues.

Hiahia? (interested?) Come and join the whānau!

Want to work where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded, where you’re surrounded by great people and supported to develop personally and professionally? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on 12 August 2026.