OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

The Macraes operation are currently seeking an experienced Underground Mining Engineer to join the Technical Services team. This role provide the team with a professional production engineering service to enable production targets to be achieved.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deliver quality drill and blast designs to operations in support of the mining plan.
• Schedule short term production activities.
• Continuous improvement through regular stoping reviews and reconciliations.
• Create detailed stope designs based on conceptual designs, development as-builts and current geological block models, that maximise extraction of the available resource.
• Produce drill designs and charge plans to meet the requirements of the monthly plan.
• Drill designs and charge plans to comply with documented OGL standards where available and industry best practice.
• Sufficient design stocks to be maintained to ensure minimal disruption and delays to the production cycle.
• Provision of design tonnes and grades to the planning department no later than 24 hours prior to commencement of the weekly planning cycle.
• Perform regular stope inspections (minimum of twice weekly or as directed) and document observations clearly.
• Provision of current brow positions and blasted stocks to planning function on a weekly basis or as otherwise directed to assist with timely delivery of monthly forecast.
• Communicate issues identified with technical tool and software across the Macraes Underground technical service department, including use cases and solutions.
• Work with other OGL departments to ensure production at Macraes Underground is maximised.
• Ensure production figures are reported at each daily production meeting and at the weekly planning meeting.
• All work to be performed in accordance with OGL safety standards, and all work directions issued to operations to be planned and comply with those same safety standards.

• A recognised degree in Engineering (Mining)

• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is essential

• A minimum of 12 months experience in underground mining

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus +relocation assistance
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recoginition program
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
   

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]

**Applications close 16 April 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED