Camp-Based Community Liaison & Engagement Lead - Mining

Select Recruitment (New Zealand); Greymouth; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Accommodation allowance

Company bus (Greymouth to Reefton)

Job summary

Snowy River Gold Mine in Reefton, West Coast seeks an experienced Community Liaison Officer to connect the operation with the local community, ensure open communication, and foster positive stakeholder relationships. Based in Reefton, you will manage community engagement initiatives, coordinate events and sponsorships, and address community concerns professionally and respectfully.

This high-visibility role suits someone who builds trust and delivers positive outcomes for both the business and

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, communications, public relations, local government, iwi engagement, customer relations, or a similar people-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for community stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with residents, businesses, schools, service providers, community groups, and local organisations.
• Support engagement with mana whenua and Papatipu Rūnanga.
• Maintain regular communication with councils, community boards, emergency services, and other stakeholders.
• Deliver community engagement initiatives including site tours, open days, newsletters, social media updates, and community information sessions.
• Provide proactive communication regarding operational activities that may impact neighbouring properties.
• Represent the organisation professionally at community events and meetings.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder relations

Public relations

Communication

Event coordination

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Snowy River Gold Mine in Reefton, West Coast seeks an experienced Community Liaison Officer to connect the operation with the local community, ensure open communication, and foster positive stakeholder relationships. Based in Reefton, you will manage community engagement initiatives, coordinate events and sponsorships, and address community concerns professionally and respectfully.

This high-visibility role suits someone who builds trust and delivers positive outcomes for both the business and