Development Bogger Operator

AWF New Zealand; Waihi; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Accommodation allowance

Job summary

AWF New Zealand is seeking Development Bogger Operators for an underground gold and copper project near Greymouth. You will operate LHD equipment safely to support mine development, muck rounds, and material movement, working with a development team to meet production targets.

This permanent 7/7 roster offers long-term stability, with opportunities for career advancement. Applicants should have underground bogger/LHD experience, valid qualifications, and a strong safety mindset to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating underground boggers/LHDs in a development mining environment.
• Current underground mining qualifications and relevant operating tickets.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience identifying equipment faults.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
• Ability to work a 7/7 roster (days and nights).
• Desirable: underground gold mining operations experience.
• Experience operating Sandvik, CAT or Epiroc underground LHD equipment.
• Additional underground operating skills such as truck, jumbo, charge-up, or service crew experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground LHD equipment safely and efficiently.
• Muck development rounds to meet production targets.
• Complete heading clean-up, material handling, and stockpile management.
• Transport ore and waste to designated locations.
• Conduct pre-start checks and routine equipment servicing.
• Identify and report equipment faults and safety hazards.
• Support jumbo, service, and ground support crews.
• Maintain development headings to safety and operational standards.
• Follow mine procedures, traffic management, and ventilation requirements.
• Complete production records and uphold housekeeping and HSE standards.

Skills

LHD operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Pre-start checks

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Underground mining qualifications

First Aid Certificate

Working at Heights

Confined Space

RIIMP certification

Full Class 1

Tools

Sandvik LHD

CAT LHD

Epiroc LHD

Job description

Bogger or LHD experience? Join a growing underground mining operation near Greymouth in a permanent 7:7 roster role.

• Competitive Salary + Health Insurance + Accommodation Allowance!

Be part of an expanding gold and copper mining operation from the ground up, with the opportunity to make a real impact as the site grows toward full production.

About the Role

We are seeking multiple Development Bogger Operators.

The Development Bogger Operator safely and efficiently operates underground LHD equipment to support mine development. Key responsibilities include bogging, clean-up, stockpile management, and material movement, while working closely with development crews to maintain safe, productive operations and high equipment care standards.

Working as part of the Development Mining Team, the Development Bogger Operator will support jumbo operations, ground support activities and development cycles while maintaining the highest standards of safety, production and equipment care.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate underground LHD equipment safely and efficiently.


• Muck development rounds to meet production targets.


• Complete heading clean-up, material handling, and stockpile management.


• Transport ore and waste to designated locations.


• Conduct pre-start checks and routine equipment servicing.


• Identify and report equipment faults and safety hazards.


• Support jumbo, service, and ground support crews.


• Maintain development headings to safety and operational standards.


• Follow mine procedures, traffic management, and ventilation requirements.


• Complete production records and uphold housekeeping and HSE standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Previous experience operating underground boggers/LHDs in a development mining environment.


• Current underground mining qualifications and relevant operating tickets.


• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.


• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.


• Good communication and problem-solving skills.


• Mechanical aptitude and experience identifying equipment faults.


• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.


• Ability to work a 7/7 roster (days and nights).


• Desirable Skills & Experience


• Experience in underground gold mining operations, especially hard rock mining.


• Experience operating Sandvik, CAT or Epiroc underground LHD equipment.


• Additional underground operating skills such as truck, jumbo, charge-up, or service crew experience.


• Full Class 1 (must be able to drive a manual)


• Working at Heights certification.


• Confined Space certification.


• Current First Aid Certificate.


• Exposure to tele-remote or automation systems.


• Experience supporting jumbo development and ground support activities.


• RIIMP certification or equivalent mobile plant competency.

Why Apply?

• Permanent role offering long-term stability


• 7:7 roster (days & nights) providing excellent work-life balance (Greymouth based)


• Competitive wages


• Health insurance


• Accommodation allowance


• Be part of a growing underground mining operation


• Make a real impact from day one


• Opportunities for career development as the business expands


• Supportive, team-focused culture

If you are an experienced Development Bogger Operator looking for your next opportunity in gold mining, we'd love to hear from you.

IMPORTANT

Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand (no visa sponsorship available).

As per our standard recruitment process, all applicants will undergo Pre-employment Reference Checks, Drug and Alcohol screening, along with a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check to determine employment suitability.