Geologist

Oceana Gold; Waihi; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role in Waihi

9 days on, 5 days off roster

Competitive salary + bonuses

Southern Cross Healthcare

Life Insurance

Free Gym Membership

Retail & services discounts

Long service recognition

EAP access

Supportive working environment

Job summary

OceanaGold's Waihi operation in New Zealand seeks a Geology/Exploration professional to manage core logging and data collection within the geology team. You will log drill cores, supervise technicians, analyze QA/QC data, and contribute to geological models and reports.

Requirements include a BSc in Geology or Earth Science, a valid driver’s license (manual preferred), and 1+ year post-graduate experience. The role offers a residential Waihi placement with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BSc Geology or Earth Science at minimum.
• Full and current driver's license; ability to drive manual vehicles.
• Sound technical skills in geology with mapping/interpreting ability.
• Strong PC skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake logging of exploration and grade control drill core.
• Supervise core shed technicians during sampling and QA/QC.
• Analyze and report assay QC data and turnaround times.
• Provide accurate geological data for models, presentations and reports.
• Data entry of geological data including logs, drilling data and assays.
• Support the diamond drill program per designs.
• Administrative support for core loggers and logging systems.
• Assist regional field programmes including mapping, soil sampling, geophysics.
• Participate in personal training and development.

Skills

Geology

Mapping & interpretation

Sampling theory

PC skills

Computer literacy

Education

BSc Geology or Earth Science

Job description

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New Your Stock Exchange (NYSE). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting a global workforce of ~4600 employees and contractors.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project, a new mine to be developed 6km north of the existing operation has provided a long-term extension of mine life providing our 400 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.

Job Description

Undertaking core logging responsibilities with the Exploration and Geology team.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake logging of exploration and grade control drill core in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supervision of core shed technicians during the sampling process, including sample preparation and the maintenance and monitoring of correct sampling protocols.
• Analysis and reporting of assay quality control data and sample turnaround time.
• Provide accurate and complete geological data including sampling, assay, logging, and orientation information, required to enable generation of geological models, presentations and reports.
• Data entry of geological data including dispatch logs, geological logs, drilling data and assay results including validation of QA/QC data.
• Support the execution of the diamond drill programme as per drill designs.
• Administrative support for core loggers including supervision of sample dispatches; support and maintenance of logging systems.
• Assist with regional field programmes including geological outcrop mapping, soil sampling, and geophysics.
• Other activities as required to support the mining and exploration activities of the company.
• Participate in development of personal training strategies and undertake appropriate training modules.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification – minimum B Sc. Geologyor Earth Science.
• Full and current driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is required.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 Years Post-Graduate experience preferred.

Work Knowledge:

• Sound technical skills in Geology.
• Mapping and Interpretation skills.
• Sampling Theory.
• Strong PC skills and computer literacy.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• 9 days on, 5 days offroster (10hr shifts)
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Free Gym Membership
• Discounts on retail and services
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believea variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.

**Applications close 30 September 2026.Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.