Field Technician - Exploration

OceanaGold; Macraes; Sur place; NZD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discounts on retail and services

Free Southern Cross Healthcare / Life 

Living Our Values recognition program

Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses’uite

Résumé du poste

OceanaGold in New Zealand's Otago region seeks an Exploration Field Technician to oversee core sampling in the Macraes Core Shed and support the Exploration Department on site. The role follows an 8 days on, 6 days off, daytime roster at New Zealand's largest gold mine.

Responsibilities include core storage, sample processing, delivering samples to the lab, and assisting with field collection while complying with safety policies. Residential role in Otago.

Qualifications

• Full and current drivers licence required.
• Ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• A degree in Geology/Earth sciences is preferred but not essential.
• NCEA level 2 Maths and English.
• Basic level of computer competency.
• Forklift licence (preferred).

Responsabilités

• Maintain the Macraes core shed storage facilities, stores and equipment in good order.
• Complete all drill core processing activities (mark up, photography, manual core cutting and sampling).
• Delivery of drilling and other samples to the analytical laboratory.
• Carry out all sample storage and retrieval activities.
• Assist with diamond, blast hole and RC drill sample field collection as required (Exploration and Open Pit Grade Control).
• Comply with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures.
• Carry out all other duties that may reasonably be required.
• Follow all SOPs for equipment or tasks and contribute to procedure development when required.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Manual transmission

Basic computer skills

Formation

Geology/Earth sciences degree

NCEA Maths & English (Level 2)

Outils

Forklift licence

Description du poste

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

Our Macraes exploration team are on the hunt for an Exploration Field Technician. This position works to oversee core sampling in the Macraes Core Shed and provide field support to the Exploration Department at the Macraes Operation. Working a 8 days on, 6 days off, daytime onlyroster, this is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest gold mine to start or further develop your career.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain the Macraes core shed storage facilities, stores and equipment in good order.
• Complete all drill core processing activities (mark up, photography, manual core cutting and sampling).
• Delivery of drilling and other samples to the analytical laboratory.
• Carry out all sample storage and retrieval activities.
• Assist with diamond, blast hole and RC drill sample field collection as required (Exploration and Open Pit Grade Control).
• Comply with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures.
• Carry out all other duties that may reasonably be required.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for equipment or tasks and be involved in the development and review of procedures when required.

Qualifications

• Full and current drivers licence required, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• A degree in Geology/Earth sciences is preferred but not essential.
• NCEA level 2 Maths and English.
• Basic level of computer competency.
• Forklift licence (preferred).

Additional Information

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• 8 on, 6off, daytime onlyroster.
• Discounts on retail and services.
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare / Life Insurance.
• Living Our Values recognition program.
• Onsite Physiotherapist and nursessuite.
• Free transport to work.
• Study assistance.
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected.

Applications close 13 November 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.