Mining Engineer - Stockton 10380

Bathurst Resources Limited; Westport; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal mining company in Westport is seeking an experienced Mining Engineer to join their Technical Services Team. This role focuses on short-term mine planning and requires a commitment to health and safety, along with at least 3 years of opencast experience. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Temporary accommodation assistance

Transport to and from work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of opencast experience as a mining engineer, preferably within coal.
• Experience in planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor technical practices to meet production targets.
• Investigate and develop projects to extend mine's economic life.
• Drive continuous improvement in operation.

Skills

Health and safety commitment

Planning and scheduling

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in mining

Job description

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.

The Stockton Opencast Mine is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of Westport. This is one of New Zealand’s largest mines with a long history of coal production and produces high value coal for export to the world’s leading steel makers.

Situated in the heart of the Buller region our employees enjoy a balance of work and leisure with local pursuits including a variety of water sports, mountain-biking, tramping, fishing,community activities and much more.

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

We can offer you:

• Monday – Friday roster (43.75 hours per week)
• Salary range - $120,000 - $135,000
• Relocation assistance including
• Relocation – including you and your family
• Temporary set up accommodation
• Assistance finding permanent accommodation
• Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Transport to and from work (from the Westport Area)

About The Role:

Are you a skilled Mining Engineer with a passion for innovation? We're looking for an experienced professional to join our Technical Services Team at the Stockton Opencast operation. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the planning and development of our coal mine, specifically focused on Short-term Mine Planning.

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and monitoring technical practices to ensure production targets are met.
• Investigating and developing new projects to extend the economic life of the mine.
• Driving continuous improvement within the operation.

What you will bring to the role:

• Absolute commitment to health and safety; not only for yourself, but your work mates too
• A relevant tertiary qualification in mining.
• At least 3 years of opencast experience as a mining engineer, preferably within a coal operation.
• Significant experience in planning and scheduling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 on Sunday, 26 October 2025

We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date. Advertising will run for 30 days or less if the role is filled prior.