Engineer - Mining (Mine Planning)

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company is seeking a Mining Engineer for its operations in Otago, New Zealand. This residential role involves creating short to medium term mine designs, liaising with stakeholders, and managing mining data. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in underground mining. A competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits are offered, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Short-term and long-term bonus

Relocation assistance

Free Southern Cross Healthcare

Long service recognition

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exceptional working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in underground mining.
• Ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• Full and Current Driver Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Produce short-medium term plans adhering to the long-term mine plan.
• Deliver development designs aligned with internal standards.
• Manage mining data and reporting activities.
• Liaison providing technical input to stakeholders.
• Maintain cost models for underground operations.
• Present operational mine plans to personnel.
• Develop shift planning tools with the operations team.
• Integrate systems for data capture and display.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Proficiency in DeswikCad

Effective communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik Scheduler

Job description

Overview

Company: OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). 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 over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

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.

Job Description

No more FIFO! Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning region of Otago. Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a residential mining location, just a short distance away from the most incredible mountains and awe-inspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking, adventuring, fishing, and skiing in winter.

This role is primarily responsible for producing high quality short and medium term mine designs and schedules, through effective management of the mining data capture, storage and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce high quality short-medium term plans to the mine operations team that adhere to the long term mine plan and budget objectives.
• Deliver development designs consistent with internal standards in line with the short to medium term plan objectives.
• You wil lbe responsible for the management of all mining data and reporting.
• Liaision with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical input and site knowledge into trade-off studies, conceptual infrastructure designs, and optimisation works.
• Maintain cost models for underground operations, collate cost models from other active operations and manage the integration into the budget outputs.
• Communication and presentation of weekly operational mine plan to Underground Personnel at the beginning of each operational planning week.
• Continual development of shift planning and short term interval control tools with mine operations team with a focus on linkages to weekly and monthly schedules.
• Work with suppliers and stakeholders to integrate systems for data capture and display, Digital, MySandvik, Automine, Load Scan, Pronto, INX.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in underground mining.
• Proficiency in DeswikCad and Deswik Scheduler.

Additional Information

WHAT\'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus +relocation assistance
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

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. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [e-mail]

• Applications close 29 August 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED