OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Technical Services team as we continue to ramp up production at Waihi. Enjoy an unbeatable beach side residential mine location, while working an 8/6 roster. You will join a team primarily responsible for all aspects related to stope production in the underground mine.  

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with geology team to review geological models.
• Ensure that results from drilling and blasting is reviewed dynamically and changes made to designs and practices.
• Measure blast vibration monitoring results, review and use to influence all charge plans and designs.
• Ensuring all engineering aspects of the reconciliation process is completed in a timely manner.
• Working with the Senior Engineer – Mining and the operations teams to ensure that the weekly and monthly production plan is achieved.
• Lead the explosives management aspect of the underground including ordering, auditing, and reporting.
• Complete stope designs on time and to a high standard ensuring grade in maximised as efficiently as possible..
• Complete vertical development, probe drilling and service holes designs.

• A recognised degree in Mining Engineering or accepted equivalent.
• Full and current driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in an underground mining environment.

• Grow your career with an international mining company!
• Live and work in Waihi, only a 5 minute drive from stunning beaches.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance + Gym Membership 

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs

**Applications close 27 November 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED