Intermediate/Senior Mining Engineer - 10478

Bathurst Resources Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Private medical insurance for employee

Family rates on insurance

Life and disability insurance

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Bathurst Resources Limited is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Mining Engineer to join its Resource Development team in a project-focused role. You will develop long-term mine plans, assess feasibility studies, and support resource development across NZ and Canada, collaborating with specialists and stakeholders to maximise value from the asset base.

You will lead analysis of geological, operational and economic data to inform engineering solutions, support permitting and reporting, and

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Experience in opencast mining environments.
• Experience in long-term mine planning, mine design and project development.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and life-of-mine plans and strategic designs.
• Undertake conceptual to feasibility study work for development projects.
• Evaluate improvement initiatives and optimisations across Bathurst's operations.
• Provide technical engineering advice for new and existing projects.

Skills

Long-term mine planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical reasoning

Technical report writing

Strategic thinking

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

Intermediate/Senior Mining Engineer - 10478

About Us:

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand ’s largest coal-specialist mining company. We produce over 2.2 million tonnes of coal each year and proudly employ over 550 people. About 80 percent of our production is used for steel making of which one third is used by local Kiwi steel producers. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coal fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic food and dairy businesses.

Be Safe – Be Accountable – Be a Team – Be Real

We can offer you:

• Monday – Friday roster
• Competitive Salary
• Relocation assistance
• Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to work on strategic mining projects across New Zealand and Canada
• Exposure to project development, life-of-mine planning, feasibility studies, integrated mine closure, and investment decision-making
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

About The Role:

Are you a strategic Mining Engineer with a passion for shaping the future of mining operations?

We're seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Mining Engineer to join our Resource Development team in a key project-focused role. Reporting to the Tech Services Lead, this position moves beyond day-to-day operational planning and focuses on the long-term development and optimisation of Bathurst's mining assets.

You will play a pivotal role in undertaking feasibility studies, evaluating future mining opportunities, developing long-term mine plans and supporting resource development and rehabilitation projects across our Buller Plateau and Waikato operations. The role will also provide engineering input into emerging international development opportunities, including projects in Canada.

Working closely with technical specialists, operational leaders and project stakeholders, you'll transform geological, operational and economic data into practical engineering solutions that maximise value from our resource base.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop long-term and life of mine plans, schedules and strategic mine designs for existing and future operations.
• Undertake conceptual, pre-feasibility and feasibility study work to support resource development projects.
• Investigate and evaluate business improvement initiatives and optimisation opportunities across Bathurst's operations.
• Prepare mine designs, production schedules, cost estimates and development scenarios to support investment decisions.
• Provide technical engineering advice and support for new and existing mining projects and future developments.
• Analyse geological, operational, environmental, closure criteria and economic information and convert findings into practical engineering recommendations.
• Support permitting, regulatory approvals and technical reporting as required.
• Collaborate with environmental, operational and commercial teams to achieve optimal resource utilisation and project outcomes.
• Manage and review external consultant work and technical studies where required.

What you will bring to the role:

• An absolute commitment to health and safety and a proactive approach to risk management.
• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Extensive experience in opencast mining environments.
• Demonstrated experience in long-term mine planning, mine design and project development.
• Strong proficiency with mine planning software such as Vulcan or Deswik.
• The ability to analyse complex technical information and develop practical mining solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on creating long-term value and continuous improvement.
• The ability to manage complex technical data and translate it into actionable engineering solutions across different sites (NZ and Offshore).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Please note:

• Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm.
• We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.