Experienced Jumbo Operator

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role

7 on/7 off roster

On-site housing assistance

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation in Otago, NZ is seeking a Jumbo Operator for a residential role at Macraes. You will operate Sandvik Jumbo drills, install ground support, and mine headings per plan. The role offers a 7 on/7 off, 12-hour shift roster and on-site living in a stunning region.

We require 10+ years underground mining experience with Jumbo exposure, a current First Aid certificate, and a valid driver’s license. A competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years underground mining experience, including Jumbo exposure.
• Experience installing bolts and mesh and mining headings.
• Competence with Sandvik Jumbo Drills and related equipment.
• Current First Aid Certificate and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Jumbo development drills to mine headings and install ground support.
• Ensure headings mined to size, online and gradient; maintain plan accuracy.
• Mentor junior operators and promote team safety culture.
• Maintain equipment and follow mine plans and memos.

Skills

Jumbo drilling

Underground mining

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

First Aid Certification

Driver's License

Tools

Sandvik Jumbo Drills

Ground support installation

Job description

OceanaGold is a global 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 a global 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 a trusted 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).

Job Description

This is a residential role - live and work in the stunning region of Otago, New Zealand.

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 days off.

Our Macraes Underground Operations team are on the hunt for a Jumbo Operator.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate Jumbo development drills in order to mine headings and install ground support as per mine standards
• Ensuring all headings are mined to size, online and gradient.
• Ensure all ground support is installed to minimum standard or above as required.
• Undertake all tasks safely or stop the job.
• Ability to accurately markup faces to Mine plans and Memos and follow those plans.
• As senior team members you will promote a positive team culture, lead by example and mentor trainee operators.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years underground mining experience, 5 on a Jumbo is preferred.
• Competence at installation of bolts and mesh and at boring headings, including declines.
• Proven experience operating Sandvik Jumbo Drills.
• Experience with Spiling and SDA’s advantageous
• Experience as a Loader Operator and Development Charge Up.
• Current full drivers license
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Additional Information

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• 7 on / 7 off (day/night), 12hr shift roster
• Competitive salary
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite
• Free transport to work
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

**Applications close 2 September 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 us at [e-mail].