Engineer - Mining

OceanaGold Corporation; Waihi; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role

Career development

Competitive salary + incentives

8/6 roster, dayshift

Free Southern Cross Healthcare

Free Gym Membership

BP Fuel card discount

Long service recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Respectful working environment

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation invites applications for an Engineer – Mining at the Waihi Underground operation in New Zealand. The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient production and development designs, short-term planning, ventilation, and interaction with historic workings.

You will apply sound engineering and continuous improvement to optimise safety, productivity and resource recovery. You will support operations with design execution, oversee explosives management, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Full and current driver licence (manual preferred)
• Minimum 2 years underground mining experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver weekly and monthly mine plans ensuring safety and efficiency
• Design and optimise production and development plans
• Review geological models and intake of historic workings
• Lead underground explosives management, forecasting and inventory
• Prepare short-term planning schedules and two-week rolling plans
• Provide technical guidance to operations and ensure compliance with designs

Skills

Underground mining

Driver's license

2+ years experience

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Job description

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New Your Stock Exchange (NYSE). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life‑saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting a global workforce of 4600 employees and contractors. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork, we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project, a new mine to be developed 6km north of the existing operation has provided a long-term extension of mine life providing our 400 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.

Job Description

Are you fed up with the FIFO lifestyle and working in remote locations? Are you keen to come home to family every evening and enjoy a stunning outdoors lifestyle in New Zealand? Do you want to grow your career in a historic mine, with a focus on remnant mining? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Waihi Technical Services team. Enjoy an unbeatable beach side residential mine location, while working an 8/6 roster. You will join a team primarily responsible for all aspects related to stope production in the underground mine.

The Engineer – Mining is responsible for the delivery of technical engineering functions that support the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of the underground mine. The role is accountable for the preparation and management of production and development designs, short-term mine planning, ventilation planning, and the assessment and management of interactions with historic workings. Through the application of sound engineering principles and continuous improvement practices, the position ensures mining activities are planned and executed to optimise safety, productivity, resource recovery, and operational performance.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Engineer – Mining (Underground) and Operations teams to develop and deliver weekly and monthly mine plans that support safe and efficient execution of production and development objectives.
• Develop, review and optimise designs to maximise operational efficiency, ore recovery.
• Review geological models and interpretations to ensure designs reflect current geological understanding.
• Incorporate geotechnical recommendations and operational constraints into production and development designs.
• Monitor drill and blast outcomes and implement continuous improvements to design standards and mining practices.
• Develop and review development designs in alignment with the life-of-mine and short-term plans, including probe drilling programs for historic workings investigations.
• Prepare and maintain short-term planning schedules, including rolling two-week plans.
• Lead the underground explosives management function, including forecasting, ordering, inventory control, auditing, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain short-term ventilation plans that support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Monitor underground execution of mining designs and provide technical guidance to operations personnel.
• Conduct underground inspections to verify compliance with approved designs and standards.
• Perform all work and associated functions safely:

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Mining Engineering or accepted equivalent.
• Full and current driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an underground mining environment.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive salary + short & long term incentives
• 8/6 roster, dayshift only
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare
• Free Gym Membership
• BP Fuel card discount
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

**Applications close 21 October 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

**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. Please contact us at [e-mail].

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED