Mining Engineer (Open Pit)

Oceana Gold; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role

Bonuses

Healthcare

Transport to site

Study assistance

Long service recognition

EAP

Job summary

OceanaGold invites applications for a Mining Engineer to join the Macraes operation in Otago, New Zealand. The role delivers professional mining engineering services for the open pit, with responsibility for designs, schedules, and optimising extraction sequences.

You will apply CAD and mine planning tools, lead weekly planning meetings, and contribute to safety and efficiency while living on-site in a residential role. NZ visa eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Full and Current Driver Licence; manual vehicle ability preferred.
• B-Grade Quarry Manager’s CoC, or ability to obtain one preferred.
• Two years’ experience in open pit or underground mining.
• Experience using CAD software in a production environment.
• Experience with mine planning software such as MineSight/MinePlan is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute engineering designs for safe and efficient extraction of material.
• Create stage designs that meet budget and operational requirements.
• Modify pit, dump, and road designs to improve cashflow and efficiency.
• Design blast patterns to optimise mining sequence.
• Design drill patterns to meet operational needs and optimise fragmentation.
• Assess design options and prepare plans for construction.
• Develop dewatering strategies for existing and new projects.
• Provide weekly production schedules aligned with forecasts.
• Lead daily planning meetings for efficient execution of schedules.
• Produce monthly forecasts considering conditions and budgets.
• Evaluate haulage routes for efficiency.
• Monitor schedule variances to inform planning.
• Assist Geotechnical Engineer with pit wall stability monitoring.
• Comply with safety requirements and company policies.

Skills

Mine planning

CAD software

Driver licence

Quarry Manager’s CoC

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

MineSight

MinePlan

Job description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork,we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in,to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Job Description

Join our Macraes operation and live a work in Otago, New Zealand, with its stunning scenery and outdoors lifestyle! There are few residential mines in the world in such an amazing location. Our Open Pit Tecchnical Services team are hiring an additional Mining Engineer as we continue to grow production. The role provides professional mining engineering services to the open cut operation at Macraes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Produce and distribute engineering designs for the safe and efficient extraction of material.
• Create stage designs that meet the budget and operational requirements.
• Make design modifications to pits, dumps, and roads that will improve cashflow and operational efficiency as required.
• Design blast masters to optimise mining sequence.
• Design drill patterns to meet operational needs and optimise fragmentation.
• Assess pit, dump, and road design options and costs, and prepare set out plans for construction as required.
• Design waste rock stacks and rehabilitation that meet or exceed best practice guidelines.
• Develop dewatering strategies for existing and new projects.
• Produce achievable weekly production schedules in line with the monthly forecast.
• Lead the daily planning meeting to coordinate efficient execution of production schedules.
• Produce a monthly forecast that considers current operational conditions and budget requirements.
• Evaluate and advise on the most efficient haulage routes.
• Monitor and report on schedule variances to inform planning assumptions.
• Assist Geotechnical Engineer with pit wall and ground stability monitoring and reporting as required.
• Comply with all safety requirements and observe all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mining Engineering, or equivalent.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• B-Grade Quarry Manager’s CoC, or ability to obtain one preferred.
• Two years’ experience working in open pit mining or underground mining.
• Experience using CAD software in a production environment.
• High degree of computer literacy, including experience in mine planning software. Experience with MineSight/MinePlan products an advantage.

Additional Information

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recoginition program
• Free transport to work
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
  

YOU MATTER

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believea variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat [emailprotected]

Applications close 24 September 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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