Field Technician - Exploration

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Southern Cross Healthcare / Life

Free transport to work

Study assistance

Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking an Exploration Field Technician at the Macraes Operation in Otago, NZ. You will oversee core sampling in the Macraes Core Shed, provide field support to the Exploration Department, and work on a day roster (8 days on, 6 days off) to help advance our largest New Zealand gold mine.

This role requires a valid driver’s licence, an Earth science degree preferred, basic computer skills, and forklift licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Full and current drivers licence required; manual vehicles preferred.
• Geology/Earth sciences degree preferred but not essential.
• NCEA Maths and English at Level 2.
• Basic computer competency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Macraes core shed and storage facilities.
• Process drill core: mark up, photography, cutting and sampling.
• Deliver drilling and samples to analytical laboratory.
• Manage sample storage and retrieval.
• Assist with diamond, blast hole and RC drill sample field collection.
• Comply with safety requirements and company policies.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to procedure development.

Skills

Driver's license

Manual transmission driving

Basic computer competency

Education

Geology/Earth sciences degree (preferred but not essential)

NCEA Level 2 Maths & English

Tools

Forklift licence (preferred)

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

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 only roster, 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, 6 off, daytime only roster.
• Discounts on retail and services.
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare / Life Insurance.
• 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 12 November 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

YOU MATTER:

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