Paste Crew

Macmahon; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmahon Underground is returning to New Zealand and seeking experienced Paste Crew to join the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand's South Island. You will monitor paste fill systems to meet engineering specifications and install and maintain underground infrastructure.

As part of the team, you will contribute to safe, accurate paste fill operations and support a collaborative culture on site, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely execution of development, production

Qualifications

• Previous Paste Crew experience, ideally within mining or construction.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Safety-first mindset with ability to follow site procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and operate paste fill reticulation infrastructure and piping.
• Install and maintain bulk heads and walls.
• Install and maintain underground infrastructure such as vent doors, escapeways, ladders and pumping equipment.
• Keep detailed records of paste fill activities and report discrepancies.

Skills

Paste Crew experience

Attention to detail

Safety-first mindset

Teamwork

Manual driving licence

Tools

Forklift Licence

Integrated Tool Carrier (IT) ticket

Job description

At Macmahon, you'll find something different. We're a successful mining and civil contractor that's going places - and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you're joining a quality team that's built together, and built to last.

Macmahon has more than 30 years' experience as a leading underground mining contractor. With an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, our underground mining team applies a strong safety culture to all aspects of operations.

In our underground mining crews, teamwork isn't just talk - it's how we operate. You'll be part of a crew that gets in, gets the job done and backs each other every shift. Safe, steady and reliable is how we keep things moving.

• Location: Snowy River Gold Mine Project - Reefton, New Zealand's South Island
• Transport: Drive in, drive out on a daily basis from the local region, FIFO Opertunities Available
• Accommodation allowance provided - for approved New Zealand Residential candidates
• Competitive remuneration package

About the Role

Macmahon Underground is Returning to New Zealand and Seeking experienced Paste Crew to join our team at the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand's South Island

As part of this exciting opportunity, Macmahon will deliver underground development, production and backfill services from October 2026.

We are looking for Experienced Paste Crew, where you will monitor the performance of paste fill systems to ensure they meet the engineering specification for the mine. You will also install and maintain underground infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Install maintain and operate paste fill reticulation infrastructure and piping.
• Install and maintain bulk heads and walls
• Install and maintain underground infrastructure such as vent doors escapeway ladders and fixed pumping equipment.
• Competent in all aspects of service crew
• Keep detailed records of paste fill activities and report any discrepancies.
• Unrestricted Manual driving licence, Working at Heights, Dangerous Goods, scaling and IT Tickets required.
• Champion safe work practices and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Live Macmahon's Winning Values and actively support teammates to achieve shared goals.

What You'll Bring

• Previous Paste Crew experience, ideally within mining or construction.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A safety-first mindset with the ability to follow site procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Class 1 (unrestricted manual) New Zealand drivers licence (essential)).
• Current Forklift Licence and/or Integrated Tool Carrier (IT) ticket.

Why Macmahon?

• Real teamwork with people who know their stuff and who genuinely look out for each other.
• Support to learn and grow, across stable long-term projects.