Development Bogger Operators

Select Recruitment; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Accommodation allowance

7/7 roster

Job summary

Select Recruitment in Dunedin is seeking multiple Development Bogger Operators to work underground, operating LHDs and supporting development crews. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficient mucking and material transport within a 7/7 roster.

Successful candidates will hold underground mining qualifications and tickets, demonstrate strong teamwork, problem solving, and the ability to pass medical and drug screening.

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.

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

Underground LHD operation

Safety/QA focused

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Underground mining qualifications

Operating tickets

Tools

Sandvik LHD

CAT LHD

Epiroc LHD

Mobile equipment maintenance

Job description

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Select Recruitment – Dunedin, South Island

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
• 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

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.