Mine Operator - Maramarua 10364

Bathurst Resources Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal mining company in New Zealand is seeking permanent full-time Mine Operators for their Maramarua Mine. The successful candidates will operate heavy mobile machinery, ensuring a safe working environment. Applicants should have a solid background in mining or similar industries and possess skills in operating excavators, graders, and dump trucks. Attractive pay and benefits are offered in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Health and Life Insurance

Growth and development opportunities

Travel Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy mobile machinery.
• Strong focus on health and safety.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of mobile heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Ensure health and safety for yourself and colleagues.

Skills

Excavator operation (CAT D8 - D11)

Grader operation (CAT 16H)

Dump truck operation (CAT 777, 789)

Multi skilled operating

Job description

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest specialist coal mine company. We produced 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 a local Kiwi steel mill. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coals fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic South Island food and dairy businesses.

Our Maramarua Mine is an opencast mine which produces a low-ash, low sulphur thermal coal for the domestic market. It is located in the Waikato region 20km south of the Bombay’s (Auckland) or 50km from Thames (Coromandel) – you get to choose if you want the city life or the coast life.

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

We can offer you:

• An attractive and competitive remuneration package
• Commitment to providing a safe working environment
• Excellent team environment
• A company that lives by its core values

The Opportunity:

Our team in Maramarua are looking for permanent full-time Mine Operators to join the team.

Reporting to the Mine Supervisor you will operate a range of mobile heavy equipment and vehicles.

Is it time to dig a little deeper in your career path? Do you consider yourself a top-grade operator? Experienced staff in either mining, forestry or civil industries are what we’re looking for, and you can either have a solid background in:

• o CAT D8 – D11

- Excavator operation

• o 100t – 400t (any larger excavators above 100t)

- Grader operation

• o CAT 16H

- Dump truck operation

• o CAT 777
• o CAT 789

Or if you’re a superstar, experience operating all of them!

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive pay based on skills and experience
• Travel Allowance on offer
• You will work a rotating roster of day and afternoon shifts (6 and 5 roster)
• Awesome benefits for you and your family to enjoy - Health and Life Insurance
• Permanent position and guaranteed hours
• Growth and development opportunities within a supportive team

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience operating heavy mobile machinery, multi skilled operators will be highly regarded.
• Suitable heavy machine operating experience
• Strong focus on health and safety not only for yourself, but your colleagues also
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourself
• Be reliable, honest and a flexible team player

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please

Please note 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.

Applications close 29 August 2025 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.