Geotechnical Engineer

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role in Otago NZ

Competitive salary + bonuses

8/6 roster (days only)

Discounts on retail/services

Free Southern Cross Healthcare andLife

Long service recognition

EAP access

Study assistance

Free transport to work

Living Our Values recognition program

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation in Otago, NZ invites applications for an Underground Geotechnical Engineer at Macraes mine. You will oversee stability, data collection, planning, and inspections to support production targets while reducing risk.

The role is a safety- and production-critical position within the underground operation. Working an 8/6 days roster, you will operate on site with a focus on QAQC, monitoring systems, and timely reporting to operations.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or equivalent.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in underground mining essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily inspections of the underground environment and ground support.
• Review geological mapping and ground condition records daily.
• Undertake routine geotechnical monitoring and interpret data for trends.
• Delineate hazard areas and ensure proper signage and restrictions.
• Ensure QAQC on ground support per GCMP and review mining plans.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Underground mining

Data analysis

Monitoring systems

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Engineering Geology

Tools

TARP

Cyclops

MPBX

LiDAR

Job description

OceanaGold is agrowing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). 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 abetter 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 over 3 , 700 direct jobsglobally.

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

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Technical Services team of New Zealand’s largest gold mine, Macraes, located in the stunning region of Otago. Working an 8 / 6 roster, days only, you will manage the stability of the underground working environment through systematic data collection, geotechnical analysis, planning and underground inspections in line with the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP). This involves mitigating risk to personnel and equipment whilst allowing production targets to be met.The Underground Geotechnical Engineer function is considered asafety and production-critical role within the miningoperation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake daily inspections of the underground environment, including active headings, stopes and blast performance, installed ground support, reported hazards, new structural features and priority monitoringareas
• Photograph and maintain arecords of all stope brows and other geotechnically relevantitems ofinterest
• Review geological mapping and operational ground condition records on adaily basis, ensuring that adversely-oriented structure and hazardous ground conditions identified, communicated with operations, and that appropriated mitigation plans are developed andunderstood
• Undertake routine geotechnical monitoring using aTARP and risk-based prioritysystem.
• Interpret and analyse monitoring data to identify trends, hazardous conditions, and predict upcomingissues.
• Delineate, secure, and manage areas of hazard with appropriate signage and restrictions.
• Conduct all required QAQC on ground support as outlined in the Ground Control ManagementPlan.
• Carefully review daily/weekly/monthly operational plans and Mining Instructions (MI) to ensure anticipated geotechnical conditions have been considered and that suitable mining methods and ground support has beenspecified.
• Install and maintain underground geotechnical monitoring systems and equipment including convergence points, Cyclops, MPBX, smart cables and LiDAR scanners, ensuring equipment is properly serviced, calibrated and maintained in areliable condition to support critical miningfunctions.
• Undertake geotechnical data collection activities as required such as in-fill structural mapping and diamond drill corelogging.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, Engineering Geologyor equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manualvehicles.
• A minimum of 1 yearexperience in underground miningessential.

Additional Information

WHAT’S ONOFFER:

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago,NZ
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-termbonus
• Enjoy the lifestyle of an 8 / 6 roster (daysonly)
• Discounts on retail andservices
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and LifeInsurance
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recoginition program
• Free transport towork
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected
  

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat [e-mail]

**Applications close 28 October 2026 .Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that avalid New Zealand working Visa will be required for thisposition.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BEACCEPTED