OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.  We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Our Macraes IT team are on the search for a Senior IT Officer. This position will function as the IT technical lead for site in the areas of Systems Administration, Database Administration and IP Networking. Additionally, the role will assist the IT Supervisor to manage site IT projects to ensure Macraes delivers quality solutions, within budget and to the appropriate standard as well as helping out with Level 1 and 2 tickets as required. 

Working between the Macraes mine site (2 days per week) and the Dunedin city office, this role works a 9-day fortnight structure of 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, 7:00am - 4:30pm, along with some scheduled on-call requirements. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Responding to Level 3 tasks as well as some Level 1 and 2 tasks as required
• Develop knowledge to become team expert across varying key site-wide systems
• Monitor, maintain and diagnose all Macraes IT systems – with a focus on improving the performance and resilience of the systems
• Scope, plan and implement IT solutions for both internal and operations-lead projects
• Administer site data backup system including performing regular test restores
• Configure and install new systems and hardware across the Macraes site
• Document existing and new systems and any systems changes
• Participate in the Macraes IT after hours on-call roster
• Administer site physical and virtual servers, ensuring they are properly maintained, alarms are investigated and resolved, and systems are tuned for performance and reliability
• Develop IP networking skills and work to becoming site lead for networking

• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred
• A Tertiary-level degree or similar qualification in IT or Computer Science
• A current NZ work Visa is required for this position

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a team-based IT environment, preferably in a senior position

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
• 5 day on, 2 day off, 4 day on, 3 day off,  7:00am – 4:30pm, along with some scheduled on-call requirements, based at Macraes mine and Dunedin office
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
• Discounts on retail and services
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

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

**Applications close 16 August 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

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 careers@​oceanagold.​com
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED