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OceanaGold is seeking a Jumbo Operator for the Macraes Underground Operations in Otago, NZ. This residential role offers a 7 on/7 off, 12-hour shift roster and live-work balance in a stunning region.
With 10+ years in underground mining and 5+ years on a Jumbo preferred, you will install ground support, mine headings, and mentor junior operators while maintaining high safety standards. Excellent benefits and relocation support are provided.
OceanaGold is aglobal intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and aglobal workforce of ~ 5 , 400 employees and contractors.
Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork,we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE:OGC).
This is a residential role—live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NewZealand.
Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Operating as a residential mine, these Macraes opportunities will be drive in, drive out from nearby Dunedin or Oamaru (or smaller towns closer to site), each with stunning landscapes, adventures and beaches to explore! For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 3 ‑hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to enjoy on your daysoff.
Our Macraes Underground Operations team are on the hunt for aJumbo Operator.
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Applications close 28 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. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usatcareers@oceanagold.com