Environmental Internship at Macraes Mine — Hands-On

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship & coaching

Collaborative environment

Free bus transport to site

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Living our values

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation invites applications for a paid internship at the Macraes Mine in Otago, where ambitious university students studying Environmental or Agricultural Science can gain practical field experience. The 3-month internship runs from mid‑November to mid‑February, with a 9-day fortnight roster (5 on, 2 off, 4 on, 3 off) and 7:00am–4:30pm on-site.

You will work with our Environmental team on diverse rehabilitation and data analysis projects, guided by mentorship and real

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 Drivers licence (manual preferred) and ability to drive manual vehicles.
• Unrestricted New Zealand working rights.
• Available mid-November 2026 through to mid-February 2027.
• In your 2nd last or final year of role-related study.
• Ideally have somewhere to stay in Dunedin, Oamaru or surrounds and able to bus to site daily.
• Curious and inquisitive mindset with a passion for problem solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and visualisation platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience by working on diverse projects assigned by department managers and team members.
• Participate in group activities and projects with other interns to gain a well-rounded knowledge of the mining process.
• Present your experiences and key learnings to Site Management at the internship conclusion.

Skills

Drivers licence

NZ Working Rights

Current student

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Data visualization

Data analysis tools

Tools

Data visualization

Data analysis tools

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation invites applications for a paid internship at the Macraes Mine in Otago, where ambitious university students studying Environmental or Agricultural Science can gain practical field experience. The 3-month internship runs from mid‑November to mid‑February, with a 9-day fortnight roster (5 on, 2 off, 4 on, 3 off) and 7:00am–4:30pm on-site.

You will work with our Environmental team on diverse rehabilitation and data analysis projects, guided by mentorship and real