Geotechnical Engineer

Endura Mining; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bus transport

Job summary

Endura Mining is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support safe and cost-effective ore extraction as part of a foundational team. You will deliver geotechnical expertise to mine planning, support design, and cross-department collaboration to optimise mining operations.

With the Snowy River Mine and NZ site operations, your role will contribute to achieving first gold production and ramp-up milestones. A strong emphasis on safety, data integrity, and QA/QC underpins this exciting growth phase.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UG geotechnical experience with hands-on practical component.
• Strong team leadership experience and operational knowledge.
• Geotechnical governance including risk management and auditing.
• Deswik software experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete geotechnical mapping of advancing capital and ore development to assess ground conditions and ground support regimes.
• Capture data to integrate into geotechnical models and assess rock characterisation.
• Conduct routine underground inspections for QA/QC of ground support and instrumentation.
• Undertake geotechnical drive assessment inspections and record findings with recommendations.
• Identify geotechnical hazards and develop rehabilitation plans with triage priorities.
• Maintain QAQC program and data integrity for ground support installations.

Skills

Deswik software

Geotechnical governance

Team leadership

Data integrity

Safety mindset

Practical experience

Job description

• Competitive Salary Package with Health Care
• On-site 8/6 Roster

This is a rare opportunity to join Endura Mining at a foundational stage and help shape its future from the ground up. With active site operations in New Zealand and a growing Sydney-based corporate team, we are entering an exciting phase of rapid growth and transformation.

With production targeted within the next six months, our strategy is to grow into a multi-asset business operating three to five gold and copper projects. The stage is set for you to be part of this journey from the very beginning, where your contribution will directly influence how we scale and succeed.

Thegeotechnical engineersobjective is to support safe, productive and cost-effective extraction of ore by delivering consistent geotechnical support and expertise, contributing to mine planning and design, and collaborating across departments to optimise mining activities while maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.

The Snowy River Mine hosts structurally controlled, high-grade narrow-vein deposits, offering an exciting opportunity for driven geotechnical engineers to get involved and play a key role in the journey toward first gold production and operational ramp-up.

As our Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Complete geotechnical mapping of advancing capital and ore development to assess ground conditions, identify defect structures and ensure assignment of appropriate ground support regime.
• Capture appropriate data to integrate into geotechnical models and assessment of rock characterisation and ground conditions.
• Complete routine underground inspections for the purpose of QC of installed ground support, condition and effectiveness of existing ground support, monitoring areas of damage and deformation, regular data collection from installed geotechnical instrumentation
• Undertake geotechnical drive assessment inspections, maintain clear records of inspection findings and resulting recommendations
• Identify geotechnical hazards, develop rehabilitation plans, and assign triage priorities in accordance with the Geotechnical procedures. Contribute to geotechnical input to risk assessments and investigations
• Maintain routine QAQC program and feedback for ground support including Pull testing of installed bolts, shotcrete cylinders and sprayed shotcrete panels.
• Maintain a high level of data integrity in databases and data capture as required for auditing & analysis purposes

About You:

• Strong commitment to Safety & Sustainability
• Minimum 3 years UG experience with hands on practical component and a range of technical service roles
• Team leading experience
• Strong practical, operational and technical knowledge
• Geotechnical governance including risk management and auditing
• Deswik software experience

What we offer:

• Site-based role on an 8/6 roster
• A unique project on the beautiful West Coast of New Zealand
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Private health insurance with discounts for family members
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bus transport for Greymouth and Reefton

Why Endura?

At Endura, your impact will be felt every day. You will have the autonomy to make the role your own, the opportunity to shape how we operate, and the chance to grow alongside a business that is scaling fast.

This is your chance to be part of something exciting, meaningful, and full of possibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Endura Mining is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equal employment opportunities.